[ It isn't that he needs time away from Iorveth, exactly. It's just that he needs to psych himself up for the unpleasantness that's coming, and Iorveth doesn't need to be present for that. Thinking back of the way he'd acted the first time they entered the palace makes him feel sick; he doesn't want to humiliate himself this time. Iorveth had said his greatest desire was strength, but he doesn't want Iorveth to think he simply desires it. He wants Iorveth to think he is strong.
His smile is thin but unwavering. ]
All right.
[ Sunset. That's hours from now. He can certainly steel his nerves by then. ]
—Don't be late, or I'll start to worry Petras is nibbling on you.
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His smile is thin but unwavering. ]
All right.
[ Sunset. That's hours from now. He can certainly steel his nerves by then. ]
—Don't be late, or I'll start to worry Petras is nibbling on you.