I believe you. It was my fault you didn't, I think. We had a fight, I said the wrong things. I was stupid, and I was impulsive. I was trying to do what I thought was best for the city, but gods, Viktor, I was so in over my head.

If -- [He takes a deep breath and pulls back to look Viktor in the eye, needing him to know that he means this with his whole heart.] If it happened again here. If that's what it came to, I would understand. You're stable now and that's wonderful, and Janna's mercy it stays that way. But if anything happens, if it means you being healthy, or pain free? Then do it.