"...then... you can come back. To the kingdom, to the knights, to... to me. We can even take you off the knights if you want."
"Edric, I can't...-"
"...why not?"
"I......"
He faltered, biting his lip nervously
"...please, Alistair..."
His eyes hardened, glaring up at him-but-Edric knew him well enough to know...he was putting on an act
"I won't."
"...why?"
"I just-won't, ok!? Back off!!"
he sheathes his sword
"...I'm... sorry I asked. Leave. Now."
He grabbed his sword and ran off
