[ He nods, but seems to draw himself up a bit further, trying to portray himself as the proud, strong nobleman, even if he's weary from all the deaths today and what brought them. ]

At this point, pragmatism must be our guide. At the beginning, we were gambling, but now, we are playing at chess where we are at a disadvantage. I will be the last one standing if I must, and to my last breath, I will struggle to see all of our wishes made reality.

[ It's funny, when he says things like this. It doesn't seem to suit his small stature, and yet, it's clear enough that nobility and pride are both traits that he carries naturally and easily. There's no sense of wavering in his words. ]

I'll speak with you again tomorrow, in any case. I... I like to speak with everyone before they wake up, in truth.