[ Cain, of course, is by Reinhardtzar's side. He's kept his promise — allowed Reinhardtzar to keep up with him, to stand at his back. And despite the grim situation they find themselves in, he still smiles at Reinhardtzar, strained, but not willing to let things get him down. ]
I'm wounded. [ He puts a hand to his chest, where his heart aches. Where it seems to be beating in time with the dragon's pulsing roar. ] Did you think I'd drag you out here without a plan?
[ The plan to act as bait is one thing, but Cain's not willing to leave things in Olympia's hands. To risk people's lives without a better plan than that. Especially not someone like Reinhardtzar, a friend, a comrade, someone who's put his trust in Cain so completely, following him onto the battlefield without a single question. ]
virtuous verse
I'm wounded. [ He puts a hand to his chest, where his heart aches. Where it seems to be beating in time with the dragon's pulsing roar. ] Did you think I'd drag you out here without a plan?
[ The plan to act as bait is one thing, but Cain's not willing to leave things in Olympia's hands. To risk people's lives without a better plan than that. Especially not someone like Reinhardtzar, a friend, a comrade, someone who's put his trust in Cain so completely, following him onto the battlefield without a single question. ]