（ he spreads his gloved hands wide, encompassing the entirety of his person, and keeps his gaze on her as steady and unwavering as the burn of the sun she's so known for. ）

If you think a softer, kinder man could have done what needed to be done to pluck you from across the Fold and deliver you to freedom Ravka has no wish to grant you, you're welcome to find such a one and try your luck.