[ He nods solemnly, glad that she doesn't push the issue, because truthfully, he's not confident in his ability to keep it together. He doesn't want to reveal his dark past nor his sins, so he sticks to the ways of the refined, dark noble he wishes to present himself as. ]

I understand, and thank you. I'll grieve in my way if you're awakened early, so I am not callous. But I also do not give friendship lightly.