There's a tear and he hates himself that he was the cause of any pain she's experiencing.
"There was no other way."
Was there? He made his calculations, he took a risk, and he wouldn't have risked Hardison's life if he wasn't sure that it was a minimal risk, at that.
Because he couldn't bear to face Damien alone, couldn't allow himself to be subject to his manipulation. His weakness put Hardison in danger.
He doesn't break his gaze, but his voice betrays him. It wavers, just a bit.
no subject
There's a tear and he hates himself that he was the cause of any pain she's experiencing.
"There was no other way."
Was there? He made his calculations, he took a risk, and he wouldn't have risked Hardison's life if he wasn't sure that it was a minimal risk, at that.
Because he couldn't bear to face Damien alone, couldn't allow himself to be subject to his manipulation. His weakness put Hardison in danger.
He doesn't break his gaze, but his voice betrays him. It wavers, just a bit.
"I did what had to be done."