Khamul is the Shadow of the East (khamul) wrote in valarlogs,
That was a very good question. Khamul detested fire. He feared fire, but would never admit to the feeling being fear. He saw no point in apologizing - an apology wouldn't bring the man back or change what was happening. An apology would also imply guilt, an emotion Khamul strove very hard to hide and ignore.
He eyed the window. He could get out that way, but would leave the woman and her unborn child to burn to death, "Fuck. Tell me you have a gun?"