I fear that this manner of argument is a much-repeated occurrence for my friend. 'Tis not out of malice that he withdraws, but out of weariness. Like I have mentioned, my people live for thousands of years: he has seen endless repetitions of such discussions that nevertheless failed to stop conflict, and rather more pain and suffering than a heart can take. Though your frustration with his choice of words and action is understandable, I would ask you to be kind to him.
And I am sorry to hear that you had to make such a choice. I do not think I could have done the same, but neither would I know what, if aught at all, to do in such a situation. I do not understand how there could have been a murder for you to be framed for at all - that is not to say that I disbelieve you, but I cannot understand what would prompt a man to kill another first if not out of self-defense or aught of the kind.
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And I am sorry to hear that you had to make such a choice. I do not think I could have done the same, but neither would I know what, if aught at all, to do in such a situation. I do not understand how there could have been a murder for you to be framed for at all - that is not to say that I disbelieve you, but I cannot understand what would prompt a man to kill another first if not out of self-defense or aught of the kind.
Heavens, what a thought to dwell on...