Noctisardor Bypass He's the one give his life to protect you

Etienne felt such a bone deep shame at his reaction. Especially when he saw Druid step back. He would never hurt her, anyone really unless it was to help someone on need.

Etienne cringed. He didn't want to talk about this. As it would lay bare a lot of secrets. Or at least in part. He didn't want Druid to feel as if she had done something wrong. When she hadn't, not really. She didn't have to care about him.

He frowned. You mustn't feel guilty Druid. It isn't your fault not really. But I don't feel cared about 'ere. I feel as if I do a job and am needed but no more than that. I am 'ere purely to keep everyone alive. At least until Fiona came. But 'er is better dan me in a lot of ways so dat doesn't surprise me.  And I took dis feeling out on Anselm when 'e asked me w'ere i been.