He wanted to protest the conclusion jumping when no heuristics had been involved, but the finality in the man's voice was enough for Nigredo to hold his tongue. This discussion was not a debate, after all. There was no points to prove, only clarify.

Silence extended between them for a minute more, before Nigredo chanced a question. "What do you think?" he asked, soft and quiet. More in tune with his physical age. "You have a brother. Would you..." He swallowed. "Would you forgive him if he tried to kill you? Even if he didn't mean it?"