I would be tempted. [He says slowly, with blunt honesty. It would be a temptation like no other. Even now, there is homesickness in his voice at the thought.] But I honour my vows. No sooner than when we have wrested control of the Door, vanquished our enemies, and hold the city undisputed shall I depart by choice.
[That is how he defines their victorious 'until the end'. A foundation set for Maketh's mirror vision. He is no knight at all if he leaves before then by his own decision.]
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Henry sips his drink, weighing her question.]
I would be tempted. [He says slowly, with blunt honesty. It would be a temptation like no other. Even now, there is homesickness in his voice at the thought.] But I honour my vows. No sooner than when we have wrested control of the Door, vanquished our enemies, and hold the city undisputed shall I depart by choice.
[That is how he defines their victorious 'until the end'. A foundation set for Maketh's mirror vision. He is no knight at all if he leaves before then by his own decision.]