[ Whoops, sorry, Edgin. Well, not sorry, because Xenk doesn't think he's done anything wrong. He merely nods in agreement. Had Edgin been keeping his memories a secret? Xenk had as well, naturally, but it seemed like the kind of thing they should tell their -- his -- (whose?) novice. ]

Similarly, I recalled a night from my childhood during which my home was destroyed and my family killed most brutally. The very same man behind their deaths led the faction that was responsible for the death of Edgin's wife.

[ It's easier to talk about now that it's been a few days. Or maybe now that he's telling Kirk, who he needs to be "strong" for. Plus, focusing on Edgin's side more lets Xenk distance himself a bit. And he'd gotten to hold Kira. That was pretty cute. ]