Hearing the number of deaths earns a new round of sobs, into his shoulder, and several other members of the royal family start crying, as well. Even the Emperor pauses, and offers a short prayer, at hearing the final verdict.<br/><br/>"On behalf of the Guard, Draiss Arcaniss," the captain of the Guard says, trying to remain formal. "We wish to extend our thanks, for the countless lives you<em>did</em>save, today. Without you, our forces would have been utterly destroyed, and we might have lost the city, entirely. I also wish to thank you, personally; my wife and daughter were among those you saved, today. Thank you, sir," he finishes, tears forming in his eyes as he, and the dozen other guards within earshot, snap to attention and salute him.