The main thing I feel is a sense of relief. That I can give up this game. That the question of whether I can succeed in this venture has been answered, even if that answer is a resounding no. That if desperate times call for desperate measures, I am free to act as desperately as I want.

By the way, I know about the kiss." Then the door clicks shut behind him.

He could have had his choice of any woman in the district. And he chose solitude. Not solitude – that sounds too peaceful. More like solitary confinement.

it is a perfect weapon

I flee what I can't fight. What can only do me harm.

there's plenty of blame to go around.

I try to forgive her for my father's sake. But to be honest, I'm not the forgiving type.