[A sigh. This is just as frustrating as it had been the first time, with no clear way out. Not with Trahearne still stubborn about it. But as he said, it's not that he doesn't understand his brother's reasoning. He's not that heartless.]

While I can see your reason, I still think you're being a fool, Trahearne. You're coddling him, and he's stronger than you think. I should know, I've had to put up with him while dealing with an elder dragon. As did you.

[Oh look, he actually said something nice and praised someone! Kind of.]