I realize it. [He's not angry at being talked to like that, because he knows it was foolish, and most people would probably be reacting even worse. Even with their own version of Angry Griffons probably waiting for later, it feels worse to have let anyone down, especially as badly as he has.]

I just. I really hate not being able to help someone, even if they are supposed to be the enemy. There's a difference between someone attacking you and just watching someone die, isn't there? I couldn't just let it happen. [Maybe that's not reassuring enough, but it's all he's got.] I'd never be able to forgive myself if I didn't at least try.