He gave her a condescending sigh, before shaking his head. "Really don't know your opponent at all, do you? No wonder you are so far behind I have to help you to keep this interesting."<br/><br/>He shut the door before she could reply, before bumping Saarisi. "Yes, that was her. And she isn't nearly as crazy as you might think. Starting the end game here, now, would have EVERYONE against her, and she isn't ready. Hence why I didn't get closer, so not to tempt her. Besides, I doubt Lady Fate would have let us start anything here. The end game is her domain. I nearly forced the issue with that assault, but she fled rather than stay for a losing battle. She isn't stupid, in fact, in an open fight between me and her, the odds would be slightly in her favor. Hence my allies. She might beat me, but she would be helpless to survive before all of them. Would likely take a number of them with her, but she would fail, and that is why I am 'technically' the 'good' guy in this fight. I just have to stop her to win. My survival would be a nice plus, but not required. Ah, the throne room, compose yourself, forge-mistress. You wouldn't want to embarrass me, do you?"