[ Odile waits patiently for his answer, and nods when she receives it. ]

Then that's that. Others will feel as they do, but don't beg for their hatred, Messmer. I know full well what attachment can cause -- and while I won't condone your actions, because they were wrong, it isn't my place to judge you on something you won't repeat.

[ Because she does believe that he won't. Messmer's a very resolute person, for better and worse. ]

Is that alright by you?