[Sharp and metal. He is well aware of the damage he can do. And the damage he would have continued to do.

Alhaitham huffs out a breath, briefly closing his eyes.] That would have been excessive. Have some pride in your efficiency with taking me out.

[They open again, before he gets too comfortable.] You and Kaveh are a lot alike in that regard. I won't stop you, but pain that's transferred from one person to another still exists. You don't have to shoulder more of it than you want to.