"I am not one to boast of my accomplishments. But I can assure you, neither I, nor my ward, will be dying here today." He maintained his defensive stance, even as the servant girl fled to safety behind him. His eyes remained firmly fixated on the two male Shakou, fully prepared for either one to make a move on him.<br/><br/>"We'll take the princess with us a distance, then leave her.  far enough to give us a head start so you won't be able to rally cavalry and send them after us. She'll be fine, for the time being." He spoke as dispassionately as ever; it's not just that he's hiding his emotions, it's like there's nothing there to even hide. It is as if their was just some part of him that never developed.<br/>