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Can something that began broken ever be made whole again?
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He blinks away the tears that rise unbidden, unwanted in his eyes. “A man – a knight – can bear nearly anything, if he must. Look without seeing,” he tells her, closing his eyes. “Go away inside. Do you understand me?”He can feel her eyes on him, feel the weight of her gaze. “Yes, but… why? Why would you help me?” she whispers, her voice so soft despite the horrors around her.
His breath stops in his throat, incredulous. “This isn’t help, woman. This is the lesser of two evils.”
