Because you don't feel it. [ that's part of the problem, really. if he could, if he could feel empathy, there never would have been a war to begin with. their plans would have taken other shapes. perhaps ariana would live to adulthood.

perhaps, perhaps.

finally, he turns away from the lake, taking the step that will bring them close enough to touch. his hand lifts, fingers gentle as he touches them to gellert's mouth and chin. ] It's as I told him, then-- if you want me to remain at your side, there are things that have to change. Otherwise.. well. I'm certain you've done your research, and you know very well how stubborn I am.