[ so much of Genji's change has been for the better. he has all the things now that he lacked when they were younger, calm and focus and maturity. but whatever has him convinced that he shouldn't kill Hanzo was a mistake, and one that will be undone with time, as Genji realises that something in Hanzo is fundamentally bad, that he will never change — and Hanzo doesn't want to face Genji's disappointment when that day comes.

he's always feared failure, worked desperately to avoid being a disappointment to anyone. it'll be unavoidable if he doesn't stop this in its tracks. ]

Victims? [ it's incredulous; genuine confusion. he steps forward with one foot, hands balled into fists at his sides. ] I was a victim of nothing. I did this! I had time, and warning, and the blame is mine because I was not good enough to prevent it!

[ he'd known that. even before the elders told him, when the order to kill finally came — because you could not keep your brother in line, because you failed — he knew it was his fault alone. ]