(Eyes soften at the edges, a sense of understanding creeping in at the explanation. Yes, that is much worse, he thinks. At least a tool, he had been valued enough to be kept safe. )

Yes, that would be worse than most tools. But it's also as expected for most people. The worst of both existences...

(Maybe it's strange how he can stay calm the entire time while talking about something like this but he isn't unfamiliar with things like tragedy or how cruel people can be,)

But now you're helping a god?