[He silently braces himself, as the red grows.] I mentioned him because he’s a friend.

[His mind flashes to the kit he set up for emergency treatment. If Nehan hits him full force he can have himself cleaned up in short order. Well, if he hits him.] I’ve told no one from home either. The only ones who know are myself and the Acting Grand Master and only because we discovered it in the same circumstances.

He wishes to just be a man. I respect that wish.