"Because you did once and you could do it again, if you wanted to." The answer was given as if it was the simplest thing in the world, even if he knew from experience that it wasn't.
"I am a bastard, Eve. I have no problem admitting that or the lengths I would go to to get something I want. No matter what side I'm on, that will always be me. But there are a rare few people that I would fight for." That wasn't something that very many got, and even though the number had increased since this whole war began, it was still few. And Eve, whether she wanted to be or not, was on that list.
"All right. I believe you." He watched her for a moment before sighing and standing up.