Though Hamish had certainly put up a spirited defense in his own right, he was soon grateful to have Queen Irissia at his side for sure. The two of them finally made quick work of the others that were attacking, and Hamish had indeed gotten Kyle down. For the time being, though, Kyle was at least still not slain yet. He figured that they might have to end him permanently, however.<br/><br/>As soon as he could have, he took the diamond and nodded, placing it into Alexis' wound if she didn't protest. He noticed that the gaping hole had gotten larger and larger as time had gone on. Turning back toward the Queen, he swallowed deeply.<br/><br/>"Please, find the incantation quickly, I couldn't bare to loose her." At this point, too, he would have felt that he would have not only failed as her lover, but failed too as the knight that was supposed to protect her.