"Sometimes I get in the middle." Sometimes it's his fault; he knows this. And maybe that's not all such a bad thing. He is willing to get into the fray when it's people he cares about who are at risk. Sometimes violence can be good.

He doesn't want to be violent. And he loves being violent. And he can temper both of those... or maybe someday he'll actually be able to pick the former.

Morgana is half-panicked, but he dims the Soothing anyway, not wanting to touch her with it. He knows she doesn't like the idea. But he will be all right. "I know." Zane's voice is calm and low, a rumble in his chest. His eyes stay on Morgana. "I'm breathing. I'm fine. Take your time, do it right."