[He replies flatly, all his instinctive dramatics stripped away for an instant.
His eyes flick from side to side, trying to follow her shifting form. He thinks he can see something of what it is, and even less of it would make his stomach churn. That is her?
He sets his shoulders as much as he can, though his posture is strained. If nothing else, he'll face her without shaking.]
I did not know what was attacking my kingdom, only that something was. Even now, you see, it changes nothing about what needs to be done. If you call off your monsters, I... will give you a chance to retreat.
[He can only hope that she isn't able to scent desperation.]
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[He replies flatly, all his instinctive dramatics stripped away for an instant.
His eyes flick from side to side, trying to follow her shifting form. He thinks he can see something of what it is, and even less of it would make his stomach churn. That is her?
He sets his shoulders as much as he can, though his posture is strained. If nothing else, he'll face her without shaking.]
I did not know what was attacking my kingdom, only that something was. Even now, you see, it changes nothing about what needs to be done. If you call off your monsters, I... will give you a chance to retreat.
[He can only hope that she isn't able to scent desperation.]