[Noel clenched her teeth as she pieced together the information Leo gave her. She had a good idea of how Elliot ended up this way, and who was responsible for it. She can also see there was a good reason for it to have happened.]

I understand. You... don't have to say anymore, Leo.

[It was enough. She didn't need to know anymore details, and it would be too cruel to ask him for it. He had struggled a lot to tell her this much. This was fine.

Noel gave him an appreciative nod, though her expression remained serious.]

Thank you... for telling me all this. I, um, promise not to let anyone know about what you've told me. I'm
really sorry I had to bring it up...