[He paused hearing her shout out to him. It was something he hoped he'd never have to hear from her. Not what she was saying so much as the fact that it was happening. They say couples fight at least once in a while, but this was not a normal situation. He pushed back his bangs, combing his hand through his hair to rest on his forehead for a moment before letting it drop to his side.]

When did I insult you? I wish you would understand how I feel about all of this. Trying to channel one of the Twelve is an extremely dangerous move. One that I fear will have irreversible consequences. I didn't ask you to let it go because I did not want you to seek out answers. I did it because I'm afraid of what it will do to you. I can't bare to see you hurt in any way.

Have I ever mistreated you before? Have I ever intentionally made you sad? If I have, gods forfend... tell me. You are the most important person in my life right now. I will do anything to see that you're safe and well.