[He hesitates briefly, but simply to gather himself. It's not something he enjoys recounting, no matter how much his confusion and hatred of Genshin drove him the past ten years.]

... the death of my brother.

[His beloved, esteemed brother, whom even now he has a hard time bringing down from that pedestal. Case in point:]

It was his specter that appeared to protect me mere hours ago. Though I cannot imagine harnessing such powers... I intend to find a way, as well. [He pauses to switch topics.]

You've been involved in another conflict?