Ben hadn't known what to expect and had been prepared for all options, and yet it still pained him to see Elijah so reluctant before. He held up his hands as if to stop the constable from doing anything before hearing him out. "We were both overwhelmed. Things got heated. But..." there was a light twitch of the corner of his mouth as if he was in pain, but then he continued: "You've been right before where I was wrong. I want to hear what you have to say."