He froze, and gave the turtle a simple stare, not trying to be intimidating. "My apologies for being abrupt AND rude, but the Winter Court is chasing me, and if I have to be abrupt and violent to fulfill this obligation to my Queen, I will. I do not enjoy needless violence, but I am in a hurry. What will it take to get you to move, or should I suspend negotiations?"<br/><br/>He was ready to surge backwards and up if the turtle tried to snap at him, but he was out of time, and his patience had expired. He had enough sealed explosives to deal with the turtle if he needed to, though he doubted anyone would be amused at him murdering this guardian simply because it got in his way. And Nevermere would likely never forgive him either.