[As horrifying as that story is, it's at least something that happened during a war and no one ended up killing the kids, so that's... Something.

He notes the tattoo, and the particular word choice, and takes a moment to gather his thoughts and press his fingers against his forehead in an attempt to keep his headache at bay. Finally, after another few seconds, he asks another question.]

There's a very important distinction between these two events, as you've described them, regarding your own actions. Do you know what it is?