Kaidan's words fall without making any visible reaction. No matter what the circumstances might have been, it's all the same in the end. Better just to admit that than play at explanations.

Ken eyes narrow at the blue light, but closes the distance between them without any hesitation. This might be more of a challenge than he first thought. He brings the machete up in a wide sweep, aiming for Kaidan's stomach and braces himself for the expected impact.