[ he looks back at laudna sharply, surprised again. but this time, his expression is a bit more... pained? as if this brings up memories he doesn't want to think about.

but he turns away again with a heavy sigh, shoulders drooping. ]

You are right. [ can't deny that. ] Sometimes we find ourselves fighting even our most precious friends before they realize their mistakes.

Sometimes it is necessary. But that's part of looking out for them, too.