[ They're not five minutes into this conversation and already Jace's patience is tested. He leans closer, irritated, and in no mood for Ronan to brush him off. ]

I'm the guy who hunts down people like him and brings them in. Have you forgotten that? I can't keep this secret forever, it's not right.

[ Because he wouldn't keep it for anyone else. Because he has standards that he requires of the Enhanced, because they're supposed to be following the laws. If Jace lets one go just because his friend is sweet on them, what does that say about him as a soldier? ]

I won't be a hypocrite, Ronan. The law is the law. He's not exempt just because you have a crush.