[ He makes a soft sound, it's almost like a sigh. It's a hurt that never goes away. A lesson he'll never forget. ]

You know where to find me, ja? And now you know how I came to be missing an eye. But it was his dying wish that I "be their shield" so I will be. As long as there are people that need a knight and so long as I have breath, I will fight.

[ Even when he can't stand anymore he will. ]

And I am just glad to know that there are other strong and noble warriors that will fight for honor and for the people as well. You said you would stand with me and that makes you one of those warriors. So don't discount yourself, Dylas. You might not be knighted, but in your heart, you know what is right.

So should the dragon come and should we stand on the field of combat, I will count myself fortunate to know I stand next to a warrior like you.