She seemed insistent. To be honest, even if she could wield a dagger, he felt the need to stay up and protect her, not the other way around. It was his job, and if she died while he was in slumber, he would never forgive himself. However she didn't seem ready for sleep. The pain was still strong in his leg, and it seized a bit. He wasn't in the mood to rest either, so instead he told her, "I won't be able to sleep. If that's the case then let's both stay up for watch."<br/><br/>He looked at her, studying her. He had defied her order, yet she kept calm and relaxed. He was almost ready to agree to her request as she was so convincing. She had a persuasion to her, and he could see it. This was how she became Queen. He studied her for a moment of silence, "you must miss your husband. You must be proud of him though, trying to make peace with the other nations. I don't think our kingdom has ever been at peace."