I didn't say that you were a monster.

[ He doesn't move from where he's standing. To do so could be seen as aggressive, and he's not trying to confront her. ]

And I'm not one either, but I wouldn't call myself human, and had I not met him in the fashion I did, I imagine he would have considered me a threat too. It's how he was raised, that's all.

[ He cocks his head. ] I don't fault him for his caution--as I don't fault you your anger. So few of you choose what you become.

Please don't go. Stay, and help me.