[He's not surprised by her response. Similar to when he'd asked about the future, or changing fate, her focus had been on the end result, and the consequences of making such decisions. The same logic applies here. Whether he acts or not, there will be consequences, and to fulfill his destiny he'll have to make this choice sooner or later. If it saves someone precious to him by doing is sooner, then how can he not? To refuse that... he might as well be swinging the deathblow himself.]
...It's stupid, [he whispers, bowing his head, both hands pressed together in front of his face as if in prayer.] It's stupid and cowardly and I just- need to get over it. I have a way to get stronger already.
[But he's scared. He's terrified, and it shows in his body language, the hunch of his shoulders, the tension on his face, the soft trembling of his hands. The power of kings is a terrible thing, and he knows well by now that it always comes at a price.]
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...It's stupid, [he whispers, bowing his head, both hands pressed together in front of his face as if in prayer.] It's stupid and cowardly and I just- need to get over it. I have a way to get stronger already.
[But he's scared. He's terrified, and it shows in his body language, the hunch of his shoulders, the tension on his face, the soft trembling of his hands. The power of kings is a terrible thing, and he knows well by now that it always comes at a price.]