She was mostly distraught when she spoke to me. She was not... able to make herself very clear, though I think even without a full explanation, I understand what she was trying to say.

[ He's quiet for a moment... ]

I still...do not like it. It is not that I think self-sacrifice is not noble. I will die protecting the princess. I would much rather die like that than waste away in a bed, unable to do anything.

[ Like his father... like the fate of all the dragons before him. ]

And I know... I know you are in pain watching people you love die. Of course you would be.

But Lilith...

[ His brows knit, looking vexed. ]

I don't know how I would live knowing that Miss Wednesday or you sacrificed yourselves at the possible expense of visiting that woman... of experiencing something worse than death. We didn't know if throwing the game would result in it, but even so... my heart froze over. Miss Wednesday is... she is far too precious to me.