"Well, I knew this was coming. The true heart of today is upon us now. I believe you will, unfortunately, not receive an answer for every one of your doubts. Normally, I would refuse to speak at all;you know the pride of a vanquished foe, yes?" Willios said, his voice dropping an octave as he did so.
He let out a long, weary sigh, the sound of a man who had carried a mountain for too long. "But I have been shown kindness and nobility by your party,more than I have received in these last weeks from my own fellows. In light of all of this, I will try my best."
Hearing that, Alpheo straightened himself in his seat. He sent a silent word of thanks to Edric for the advice on decorum and delivered the first question that had been gnawing at his mind since the gate fell.
