[Gunvolt took a moment to cool off further before he said anything else. His temper had been quick to flare; seemingly moreso lately than it had been in the past. He took a deep breath in, and centered himself before he continued. He was still upset and unhappy to hear that her family got like that, but he at least sounded more level-headed now.]

...It's still a load of horsejitt. They never should have put you in a position that you had to make that decision.

But for what it's worth... sounds like you made the right one. And I'm glad your mother at least didn't turn her back on you.