"I don't..." He growled. "Why? You are a key player in the war---you must be kept safe! There are people that will kill you, so you have to kill them first!" He clenched his hands into fists, digging his nails into his palms. He seemed like he was repeating lessons he had learned. "Everyone is an enemy, and no one is safe. Everyone will betray you in one way or another, so trust no one. Anyone who offers help wants something from you; nothing is free." He narrowed his eyes and held out his dagger, pointing it at her throat. "What do you want?"