That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. It doesn't mean I don't feel badly for you, either. I do. I'm sorry that it happened to you at all.

[ she wonders what he used to be like. by those memories and his apparent age, it must have been an incredibly long time ago - the time before he was this bitter and vengeful. is there any of that Rufus left in him? there must be, right? ]

... But I'm glad you're fighting for her. I'm sure if she knew, she would be, too.