Of course I care about you! [his eyes water in involuntary fear, noticing that he's just strangely pressed up against Birdman here. The sides of their thighs are touching, and they are nearly chest to chest. He has never actually been this close to Birdman before, and this hug has lasted at least thirty times longer than any hug should.]
I was in no position to say anything! I was able to learn things that I would not have been able to otherwise- and establish trust with Rion! H-he doesn't trust you at all. He hates you.
[Cain's stomach sinks, and bile rises in his throat. Throwing out justifications on the fly are hard, really awfully hard, but he's terrified, and willing to try anything to get out unscathed.]
And I couldn't just argue with him then, it would be useless. He- he will just have to see for himself that you're a good Brother. From his standpoint, you tried to kill him!
But that doesn't make any sense, does it? Since Rion wasn't supposed to be killed then, back in the Forest District... But he didn't seem to be lying, and it would be strange to make up a reason like that.
Especially since he said he killed you, and I saw your body. What we experienced matches up- and I think that is worth investigating.