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[--the insinuation that he would do anything to harm Axel nearly sends him back to wrath. They know nothing, and yet they--]
[But he reigns it in. They don't know. It doesn't matter. There isn't time.] I would do no less. [holds his hand out] Axel already has my promise, and has had if for some time. [quieter, with the hint of a plea slipping into the command.] Give him to me.