[ Koltira's not particularly offended by the wariness; it's what he expects, honestly. People who truly take him at face value, who assume good intentions--that's harder for him to deal with, or to accept.
He scowls, nevertheless, because he's still not a very nice person. ]
Because I am pulling you up, not pushing you down.
[ He steps back, however. Ice curls around his boots, freezing the filthy water beneath his feet, giving him a platform to stand on. ]
But if you wish to drown in this swamp, then I suppose that is your business.
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He scowls, nevertheless, because he's still not a very nice person. ]
Because I am pulling you up, not pushing you down.
[ He steps back, however. Ice curls around his boots, freezing the filthy water beneath his feet, giving him a platform to stand on. ]
But if you wish to drown in this swamp, then I suppose that is your business.