"I... understand, I think. And like I said, I shouldn't have expressed what I felt. But I still feel it. Because a lot of people will remind us that, whatever the crime, the criminal is still human." He began speaking more quickly, more animatedly. This came close to what he felt. "They encourage empathy. Ask us to feel their pain. And that is well and good. But few, if any, ask us to feel the victim's pain, remember those who were hurt." He sighed. "Let us leave it at that. Consider my point, I will consider yours." He nodded to Renny, returned to stand near Pierce, now started speaking to him. "Regarding leadership..." He was interrupted by Matt's comment. Turned to him, still smiling. "It's only been one mission. Give us time. We'll make our way into your heart. Or at the very least, your mind."
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