I am-- was a Lord, and Zephyr was tortured and killed by a Lord. And so were many of his friends, family, and comrades.

[A moment, truly considering her question, because it was one he has asked himself. Over and over. Until it was nearly driving him insane.]

Then you will know you have tried, and you won't wake up every day for the rest of your life wondering 'what if'. Some say it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.