Oh... My heart drops. It must be related to what he said during the Grand Convergence when he was going against Commander Theron. He mentioned his life being taken away... Not to mention, when I first saw his profile window, one of his terrifying status was literally: He Who Slayed His Love for Mankind.
I carefully look up at him, absolutely terrified of triggering a painful memory or hurting his sentiments. "Grandpa..." I start, my voice barely above a whisper. "About you being known as... 'He Who Slayed His Love for Mankind'..." I gulp, struggling to push the words out. "Was there someone you loved, whom you...?"
His gentle smile wavers for a fraction of a second. I instantly snap my mouth shut, deeply regretting the question.
He looks out at the construction site, his ancient eyes suddenly looking completely hollow. "It is truly my life's only regret," he murmurs, his gravelly voice heavy with a century of sorrow. "That I actually survived after committing that act."
