[He shook his head, Tieria's tone making his heart twist.]

I don't want to make promises to you that I can't be sure I'll keep. When I saw that Throne, I... Nothing else seemed to exist to my mind. I wasn't thinking straight. I wasn't thinking at all. That's why I can't give you definate answers. Even if I was sure I could control myself, wait for backup or retreat, if I promised you that and then lost it when I saw him again, it'd be cruel.

I don't think I'd be so stupid if a situation like that came up, not again, not now I've seen the consequences. I just don't want to lie to you and pretend to be certain. You deserve the truth, even if you hate me for it.