Elijah shook his head. "You .. shouldn't have.. had to see that. I never want you to .. see me when I have nights like.. t-tonight." He hung his head but he looked up and frowned trying to gather his emotions though the tears still fell.

"W-we need to talk."

He sniffed and wiped at his eyes, being careful of his bandage. He was clearly worried as he struggled with the words for a moment. He took his hand in his and looked up. "D-don't.. speak like that again. I know.. I can't.. control you, but.. no matter how bad someone is.. I never ever.. wish death on anyone. I've had too much death in my life.. I saw one of my friends hang after they killed someone. I don't.. want to hear that. I am not.. telling you to.. but.. I'm begging you.."