"How many times do I have to say that I don't know or care about any of that?"
"Nor do I. I don't care about your reasons, only your actions. I'll handle the consequences when they come."
Jowy simply turns his back and walks away. He can relate.
OoC: @Ven the main reason I had Riou and Jowy intervene is that Athena couldn't possibly fight on even vaguely equal terms with this guy. Even when she learns to use them, I don't think she could reasonably beat him one on one, but right not, it would have been murder.