[ He's quiet for a moment, contemplating the kindness that's just been extended to him. Finally a nod, silent gratitude and comprehension in one. ]
If it weren't for Irenia I'd try for the same. As it is... [ As it is, he hopes for the best and prepares for the worst, jumping at shadows and rumours in the meantime. The change of subject is marked by only the slightest pause, and then he leaves their moment of sharing behind them and brings them back full circle to the point. A little more honest this time. ] Deimar won't help himself. Until we have a confirmed reason to doubt him, I want to do what I can to keep us off his plate.
[ Stephen's already very much made himself Deimar's problem, and been granted more forgiveness than he's earned. The bottom line of that is that it serves the crown better to have their new heroes remain heroic - but he's still been spared consequences that were his to bear, through no small effort from the king. It's only fair he reimburse some of that investment if he can. ]
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If it weren't for Irenia I'd try for the same. As it is... [ As it is, he hopes for the best and prepares for the worst, jumping at shadows and rumours in the meantime. The change of subject is marked by only the slightest pause, and then he leaves their moment of sharing behind them and brings them back full circle to the point. A little more honest this time. ] Deimar won't help himself. Until we have a confirmed reason to doubt him, I want to do what I can to keep us off his plate.
[ Stephen's already very much made himself Deimar's problem, and been granted more forgiveness than he's earned. The bottom line of that is that it serves the crown better to have their new heroes remain heroic - but he's still been spared consequences that were his to bear, through no small effort from the king. It's only fair he reimburse some of that investment if he can. ]
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I hope your faith in Deimar is rewarded.
[ And, on the same note, Wrathion hopes all of them don't find themselves subject to any more unpleasantness than the usual. ]