Lex thought over everything the young lady said - everything she had experienced - and contemplated what he would do in her shoes, and felt a sense of alienation. It wasn't just because he'd never really faced such a loss before. More importantly, it was because their situations were fundamentally different, and so was their outlooks, which is why Lex could never imagine himself in such a situation.
"The question is fundamentally wrong - at least when it comes to me," Lex said, shaking his head. "Although I understand your situation, I don't see myself getting caught in it. That's not because I think I can face all obstacles or protect everyone forever, but because it's not the Midnight Inn I inherently value."
As Lex spoke, he himself seemed to be coming to some kind of realization, as if he was understanding himself a little more.
