Anders, I drew a comparison so you could attempt to have a concept of empathy outside of your own experiences. We've all suffered something, but your pain? Your pain, apparently, is going to come before everyone else's.

As I said, I will not defend her actions. I offered a suggestion of what likely happened based on what I know of her, but her story is not mine to tell. Nor are your woes mine to tell her, when all she can see is a villain who began a war.

I know better than that, and I am -- rather foolishly, apparently -- attempting to bridge an understanding. I don't assume to know what it's like to have a bloody spirit color my perspective, but do try to have a different one.

[He releases Anders' hand and stands up.]

Happy Birthday to me, hm? And a good evening for you.