[Likewise, Integra isn't quite prepared to tell him. It's interesting how a woman so grounded in her resolve falls victim to such pesky things like emotions or empathy.
Inadvertently, her finger traces around the ring of the teacup, as her hair slips from her shoulders partially covering her face.]
My obligation to the church and crown deals in exterminating supernatural threats, specifically: vampires. Though I have yet to return to my world in the three years since my absence, I hold myself accountable for the defense against the undead and the protection of their victims, in addition to the tenets specified in my Oath of Knighthood.
[Remember the etymology of the word 'knight'?]
It's still unclear to me if the act was sent to me as a warning, but your daughter fell victim to a vampire from my world.
[Basically: she holds herself responsible. There's a moment of pause.]
If... you wish to disassociate with me henceforth, I shall not hold it against you.
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Inadvertently, her finger traces around the ring of the teacup, as her hair slips from her shoulders partially covering her face.]
My obligation to the church and crown deals in exterminating supernatural threats, specifically: vampires. Though I have yet to return to my world in the three years since my absence, I hold myself accountable for the defense against the undead and the protection of their victims, in addition to the tenets specified in my Oath of Knighthood.
[Remember the etymology of the word 'knight'?]
It's still unclear to me if the act was sent to me as a warning, but your daughter fell victim to a vampire from my world.
[Basically: she holds herself responsible. There's a moment of pause.]
If... you wish to disassociate with me henceforth, I shall not hold it against you.