He's not equipped to deal with the sudden surge in his heart her words bring. He's not properly trained what to do when tears spring to a princess' eyes. It sets him off-kilter all over again.
"...but there will be. Not-- now, not soon, but-- there's got to be. Your father won't stand for this forever; half the Britons are inclined to murmur against Arthur already." Tentatively, he leans closer again, not moving to touch. "And when there is, Cywyllog, no fate could keep me from taking up arms on the side of our people. That-- my life will be taken in exchange for taking Arthur's... At least we'll know mine is not wasted in vain. That-- there's a purpose to it."
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Date: 2013-05-28 03:20 am (UTC)"...but there will be. Not-- now, not soon, but-- there's got to be. Your father won't stand for this forever; half the Britons are inclined to murmur against Arthur already." Tentatively, he leans closer again, not moving to touch. "And when there is, Cywyllog, no fate could keep me from taking up arms on the side of our people. That-- my life will be taken in exchange for taking Arthur's... At least we'll know mine is not wasted in vain. That-- there's a purpose to it."