[Zero sees the hesitation before Conrad answers--and he does genuinely feel bad for the older man. What he's asking of Conrad isn't easy.] Straddling two lives isn't possible in this situation. Things are different. Things change. You have to choose which life is more important to you, though. Right now, what they each want from each side of you are in conflict. It's not one that can be resolved because the bonds are too strong on each side. Neither side is just going to give up if there is a reason for them to keep fighting.