[He starts slightly at the pat, not expecting to be touched.]

If I had chosen to forget for myself I might agree. But I didn't have an opportunity to judge whether there was a chance I might need these memories some day. Braxiatel saw to that.

[He maybe almost misses Braxiatel, but he will still clutch every grievance against him until the end of his days.]

How often have you needed to forget things for your job?