“For how long?” he asked, almost quietly. He glanced towards his side. Gilda followed it and saw Bricius talking to the Talon, his smile never leaving. “I know his type. He’s a fucking bully on a power trip. He doesn’t want me to just surrender without proving his point. He wants to see me beaten, to make me realize how right he is. If I give up without a fight, he’s going to try this again.”