... He is not speaking the whole truth. [ Her tone — even, measured, calm. Which is good, probably. ]

Adrian and I attempted to interrogate one of the masked warriors shortly after the attack. When she attempted escape, we gave chase. We had nearly cornered her when she ... attacked me. In a fit of desperation, I presume.

What he did was to protect me. While the situation was regretful, he is not the only one to be blamed. [ If the situation was reversed, she would have done the same. ]