Alyxander nodded slightly. The torment he had gone through in the past was worse than the suffering of this man, and in truth he deserved his fate. But was the fault to be pinned upon him, for another had possessed him to do the crimes he is now condemned to die for?<span style="font-style: italic">"You, pit mate, how is it you are dressed so fine? Were you sold again to a noble or royal?"</span>Alyx shook his head. "I was given as a gift to the niece of the Dark Lord's wife. She saved me before I could die of the wounds inflicted upon me, and have been treated well by her and her family." He knew he did not have all the time in the world for this; and no matter what he did or said, it would not change this man's future. He was already marked for slaughter.