It is. I would rather have him here despite the risks, than leave him to face an oncoming war without my guidance.
[ she pauses, considering how to respond. she values hawk’s opinions and skills, especially now that she might have need of his counsel — but she has been in tim’s role more often than not, protected against her will until it was too late. we would not sully you with darkling schemes, your grace, so she fumbled through the quagmire, alone. ]
Your instinct to protect is commendable. But as someone who has been set aside for the same reasons, I will say to you what I said to them: I never wished to be spared. And if you ignore the desires of those you wish to protect, who are you serving?
no subject
[ she pauses, considering how to respond. she values hawk’s opinions and skills, especially now that she might have need of his counsel — but she has been in tim’s role more often than not, protected against her will until it was too late. we would not sully you with darkling schemes, your grace, so she fumbled through the quagmire, alone. ]
Your instinct to protect is commendable.
But as someone who has been set aside for the same reasons, I will say to you what I said to them: I never wished to be spared. And if you ignore the desires of those you wish to protect, who are you serving?
[ yourself. ]