[He's quiet for a moment, then he glances aside, a tired smile on his face.]

I've lived for a very long time, detective. I've seen very much and... while I should be desensitized to such things, I'm afraid I haven't. I grew up surrounded by it as well and I never handled it well then, mostly due to the helplessness I felt as everyone I knew...

[...]

Well, I survived, and I suppose that's all that matters there, in a sense.