[It's an awful, awful twist of fate on so many levels. By the time Ithaqua finishes his tale, Urianger finds himself gripping tightly against his lover's hand.]

'Tis of little wonder that thou wouldst harbor animosity toward humankind following such events, yet to think thy twin brother would be the instigator...

[He shakes his head. He can still hardly believe it, but it's the truth.]

Ithaqua... I am truly sorry to hear of the horrors that thou and thy mother endured.