Tegwaret's head snapped to the side, his brows knit is instant care and his voice stern. "Rough patch? Is someone threatening you? Thieves?" How soon could Teg forget his cares when someone important was in need. Probably because there wasn't many people in Teg's life that he considered important to him.
"I know you can handle a lot. You're strong, talented and brave. But I will not let you be harassed. Even if it means that I have to move into the city to guarantee such." Teg pushed down the fear that was rising inside his esophagus as the thought of moving into the city. Of course, he had developed plans to establish a life for himself outside of Sapphire City's walls, but this here was his only friend. Sacrifice was part of the job description, part of the devotion. Tegwaret was not unaccustomed to sacrifice. "What is it?"