"Thank you. Again. But forgive me if I can't agree with your judgement of my character. You are wonderful. Caring, loyal, dedicated. I'm just a scholar who is equally damaged physically, mentally, and spiritually, and who can't keep himself from hurting other people when he loses control. I'm sorry." He shook his arm away. Then, looking into her eyes, he took her hand, squeezed it gently, and then fell to the ground.
Unconscious, again.