( here's the part where she actually starts to feel a bit... sorry... for him.
what is this 'sympathy' garbage. and why does he have to look so morose when he's talking about this... )

So, you volunteered to be the sacrifice, is that it? A sacrifice for what, exactly? And why... ( she looks off before asking this next question, away from his face. ) did you think to be the one in the first place?