For a moment, Kenna thinks not to answer. To just send Bennett on his way. He had no right to this answer. Bennett had no idea what he is asking. He has no idea what he is walking into and Kenna wouldn't be able to live with himself if Hound was the collateral damage.

"I can't..." he says and taps his fist uselessly against the counter top. It was always harder when the cattle cared. It would be better if they didn't get attached.

He is silent for a painfully long moment before he sighs and turns to look at Bennett. "Because, as long as someone remembers him, he will never be forgotten."

That was most important. Just remember him so no one will forget him.