...there were many directions that that execution could have gone. It would not have surprised me if things came to blows, and I wanted to avoid any more casualties for anyone. I was ready to protect her, from others, but from herself, as well.

[ beau's a firecracker. he's learned that much in their time together.

yin yu dips his head, polite. ] I hoped that we would be able to work together in avoiding the possible escalation.