[ He just looks at her, and the frustration fades. The anger, both aimed at her and at himself, gives way to fatigue, and to plain hurt. ]

I meant it when I said I don't have a forgiving heart.

[ He survived so long because of spite; it's just in his nature to hold onto negative emotion and use that as fuel. ]

But I do believe what you're saying. [ That her kindness is not a ruse. ] So... I don't know. I'll lick my wounds and then face you again.