[ while no one knows what the future holds, it's true that it isn't an unfounded assumption to think callisto may use her words against her. perhaps, not always with malicious intent, but the point does stand. half of him wonders, if she would even say anything. especially, as she seems keen on remaining secretive over her own tears.

subjected to torture... mind control.

the two concepts are ones he's acutely familiar with. the remnants of the laila's forces still existed and held such vicious contempt for him and the empire, after all. but, this isn't about that, and so he feels sick to his stomach to think such fools existed in this realm, as well. praising some creature that very well seems to want them all dead. his brows furrow slightly, before his expression returns to something a bit more difficult to parse. ]

I was not aware even you were capable of falling for the same devices as man. [ by his tone it's clear they're not meant to be judgmental, or punitive words. said as if they were a loose observation, and he ends up placing a careful hand on her shoulder, as if shaking her to look at him. ]

... and you are claiming to feel guilty now?