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[ Neil takes a long, slow breath. That... was a really good question. ] I put those thoughts away long ago. He couldn't know what harm that lifestyle would bring to me, and he's been working for a long time against those same forces.
He... might not ever fully repent for that-- he damn sure can't undo what happened. [ Maybe none of them can. ] Honestly? I feel sorry for the kid, but I no longer have a line painted to his forehead.