Condemnation or forgiveness was not mine to give. She gave you her forgiveness, and that was the end of it. But I did not forget. [He couldn't dictate who she saw, though at the time he wanted desperately to. It would have been cruel of him to deny her that choice. But it did not mean he could forget actions that could hurt her. He had needed to keep her safe.

He'd failed once again in his efforts to keep people safe, but he was going to at least try to make sure no injuries happened. He keeps his grip on Aleos, trying to keep his balance in a shake that reminded him of an earth rune spell. What was he doing....? His voice isn't yelling, but it is strong, firm, trying to gain some sort of understanding from them both.] Because I wanted to keep her safe and happy. And now I want to keep you both safe.

That is why I am asking you both to stand down.