Many things seem to, not the least of which are stubbornness and a sentimental streak quite a few miles wide.

[Ardyn sighed and ran a hand through his hair, a little steadier but still clearly shaken.]

...I don't know if either's worse. I was more involved with both of them than I want to admit to, in no way that was even remotely positive. However, I could have done without seeing Lunafreya dead a second time.