Viatorus turns back to his tea sharply at that. The cup is nice... and that's a thought for distraction. His hesitation isn't particularly selfless and he knows that. "He's close to people I care about. Whatever happens... I can't let them get hurt. By him or his past."

With a sigh, he sets the tea down on the desk. "If I tell him... There must be something I can do to control the outcome a little bit. To reduce the risk of a... a volatile reaction."