[ There's power in the word, never. A sense of complete certainty. Would he able to promise this if Jarl Brum were here, baying for her head? Matthias isn't sure he'd be able to kill his brothers to defend her, but he would absolutely get in their way. And she hasn't asked him for such means, anyway. ]
[ His grip on her tightens. Stay here.]
All of the Second Army is waiting beyond the doors?
[ Despite the sheer gravity of what she's said, a smile flickers on his face. ]
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[ His grip on her tightens. Stay here. ]
All of the Second Army is waiting beyond the doors?
[ Despite the sheer gravity of what she's said, a smile flickers on his face. ]