He has the good grace to look apologetic--mournful, even. He hadn't been sure, after all, but...

Well, it certainly doesn't surprise him. What else would it be? Though he didn't know if it would be kinder for her not to remember.

He sighs, looking to the side as he does so. "...twas thy sacrifice that allowed the defeat of Thordan. Though...I regret it took such. It should not have been so."

The quiet admission will probably surprise her. That Estinien cared so much--he certainly hadn't shown it before.