Do not test the limits of my tolerance. For your own sake.

[ He does not want to see Hermes hurt, much as the other might find that hard to believe.

But that aside, he nods his head, sitting back a little. ]

I would never want to kill one of my own. Not even if there was no other choice. [ He sighs a little, almost as though he's not even talking to Hermes anymore. ] For him though, I would.

[ He does turn back though finally. ]

Never underestimate what I would do to protect those I love. For my people and my star. I will be first to fight for you, Hermes. No one else! Not even Hythlodaeus, and certainly not some nightmare.