Then isn't it kinda more accurate to say you killed someone you cared about to help a situation from escalating? [ there's a long pause. ] But even with the best intentions, it doesn't change that you're left feeling the weight of that decision. Having to contend with that fact your hands made the call, even if people think it was the right one.

[ so. they get it. ]

... tell me about this guy. What was he doing? [ "who was he to you?" ]