[Why do you have to... not let him escape... he looks discomfited at that, glancing away.

..............]

Truthfully, you... [..... should he even......... well, it's too late to back down now, right? She at least deserves to know this much.]

... You reminded me of someone, then. [Someone incredibly dear to him.] I do not believe that assessment was incorrect, either, now that I know you better.