[ He feels that breath as it goes. He feels Loras leaning into him. It's just natural for him to wrap his arm around the younger man. To pull him into his lap and stroke his back. It's fine. They are shield brothers and he will let go if Loras demands it of him. Still, his hand pauses at the question.
An answer burns in his throat but he knows he can't say it. ]
I could lie to you....and tell us we are. But I won't. But right now, right this second, you are. If they come, I will not let them take you. I will fight. I will fight for you.
[ His hand moves again. ] How do you think it's going to end. I think we're going to get out of here. I think that we're stronger than they give us credit for. You and I are the example. We are knights. Whatever may come, we face it with dignity and honor...and barring that with curses and as many punches as we can before they take us down again. But we never give up. Now, you tell me, isn't that not how this ends. With all of us going home? With me telling your Renly how brave and noble his Rose Knight was.
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An answer burns in his throat but he knows he can't say it. ]
I could lie to you....and tell us we are. But I won't. But right now, right this second, you are. If they come, I will not let them take you. I will fight. I will fight for you.
[ His hand moves again. ] How do you think it's going to end. I think we're going to get out of here. I think that we're stronger than they give us credit for. You and I are the example. We are knights. Whatever may come, we face it with dignity and honor...and barring that with curses and as many punches as we can before they take us down again. But we never give up. Now, you tell me, isn't that not how this ends. With all of us going home? With me telling your Renly how brave and noble his Rose Knight was.