[ His voice pathetic, frail, even: ]

I couldn't have done that! I've been here. I haven't left. Not for anything...

[ Maybe he has lost his mind, after all. He hasn't done any of what he's being accused of, and Brendan has no legitimate way of knowing what he's talking about. None of this makes sense. ]

Please, listen. I have never used my power to hurt another person. He would never let me if I wanted to, he'd rip my mind in half right then and there. But you can hurt a lot of people, not just me, if you carry on with this story.

How much do you know about it? I can explain it all, if you give me a chance.