What your old master did to you was a terrible thing. I thought - perhaps selfishly - that it would be a mercy to not have to live under such a weight even if it was only for a short time.

I had not imagined the cruelty with which they would return such memories to you.

If you need more time for yourself, here I will wait for you. If you wish for company, here I will stay.

If you wish for me to make that choice for you, know that I attempt to do so with your best interest in heart.