"Because Gou's transformation wasn't stable. He kept reverting back by himself, and he was able to decide to come back to our side emotionally by himself." My fists are clenched. I want to hit something -- not Joe -- or hug Joe, especially at the pain in his voice. But I doubt either would be well received right now.

"I don't -- I don't remember everything about your friend, Joe. I don't remember everything I did. But I remember the results. Too much of him was gone."

I blink at his key. "How exactly is not telling you about that, the same as not telling you anything? You know I can transform. You've seen me!"