"You weren't calling me by my title, you were using the word like a curse." That was how she felt, like he was using to imply that she was bratty or spoiled, which was not how Eira had been raised by a long shot. She was not sure what to say to his continued offer of help, at first she had thought he would be a great ally to her, but she was already starting to question that idea.  She turned on him, her long curls swinging as she made the motion.<br/><br/>"Why are you going to continue?  Why stay here?  I could see when you had an attraction for me, and I would be lying if I said I did not miss you...but you just said there's no chance to be together if I am an ice dragon...So why remain here?"  Perhaps he came to ensure she was safe, but she was, and her father was no gone so whatever he might have offered Ylrid to keep her save was off the table.<br/><br/>"How did my father intend to pay you for protecting me?  Is that what you're waiting for?" Eira needed to know more, she felt desperate to find out why he was here and what he wanted from her.  He seemed so dedicated to this plan and it made sense when there was a chance it might end with them being able to explore their feelings, but now that seemed as if it would not be possible.