What does that matter? You never would've been there to begin with if it weren't for me.
( There's a tinge of guilt in his expression. He didn't feel comfortable expressing it outside, out in the open, but now, he doesn't attempt to hold back. He's not proud of what he's done, and he can take no pride in this either, even if the courthouse did prove useful. The only comforting thing the inspector can think to say is, )
The creature is dead. I killed the thing myself after you had gone. It came at a cost, but it is one I would gladly pay it three times over after what had happened.
( Because he cares. He doesn't say as much out loud, but the implication is there. )
no subject
( There's a tinge of guilt in his expression. He didn't feel comfortable expressing it outside, out in the open, but now, he doesn't attempt to hold back. He's not proud of what he's done, and he can take no pride in this either, even if the courthouse did prove useful. The only comforting thing the inspector can think to say is, )
The creature is dead. I killed the thing myself after you had gone. It came at a cost, but it is one I would gladly pay it three times over after what had happened.
( Because he cares. He doesn't say as much out loud, but the implication is there. )