[yeah because "no time to think, have to act" has worked out so well for either of them... but he does recognize that as a factor. sometimes, No Time Gotta Act happens.]

You're right, at least, that there's no point dwelling on alternatives. What's done is done. And honestly, I don't want to rehash it. And I don't think you do, either.

I just needed to understand the thinking behind it. Intent matters more to me. And I think I have the gist of it now--self-preservation, anger, sense of urgency... those all went into it, right?

[goes quiet for a moment, hesitating.]

... did you see it as a way to get me back for hurting you?

[that's... honestly, the part that hurts a lot to think on. and he looks uncertain, conflicted. he doesn't really know what to think or feel about that being a potential motivation]