Even though it hadn't actually happened, it was real enough for Kas to believe it had thanks to some excellent tampering. He jerks away a bit from Krem as the man leans back next to him - and he's totally not fighting tears, shut up.

"The Ben-Hassrath killed most of my kith. My mom," he snaps, angrily wiping his face with his sleeve. "...and you're saying there's one here and everyone's okay with that?!"

Oh no, Krem. You lost some hero status.