[ This is partially true. There is some regret there, but more because he had to do it at all. Not because he had ended up doing what had been needed, required.

His ears perk as he feels hands on his face. A forehead against his. G'raha is trying to parse all of this. Trying to absorb it and really take in the things that Daqiang isn't saying along with the things that he is. It's why there's a little frown on his features as Daqiang continues to speak. ]

Does that not pain you? Perhaps not the deeds committed, but the fact that you believe people see you as a monster? That you see yourself this way...

[ He sighs, still looking at Daqiang even though those dark eyes are shut. ]

One could argue it is better to feel nothing at all than to feel guilt, but not the slightest bit of remorse. I would do it all again in a heartbeat, you see. While it pains me, yes, I do not believe I have done anything wrong. Yet, this isn't really a contest of who is a monster here, Daqiang. You are not about to convince me to run away and to loathe you. That isn't going to happen here.