[ Satisfied that the last petal hasn't been plucked, he smiles. ]

I know better. I doubt I could say it could be attributed to kindness.

[ Even though he doesn't like to kill unless it's necessary, he has killed before. ]

'Tis not to say I clamor for death otherwise, but I do know that acts of violence occur for an array of reasons.

[ Self defense, desperation... intent certainly means a lot. ]