[There is no chance of him allowing Lakshmi to pass, even when Elena turns and run- if she attempts to pass him, she will be stopped with a broad palm held before and a surprisingly quick step to stand in her way.]
Whatever duty you feel you had, it is ended. Done. This is not your world, and the threat that you now face is far more deadly than what you fought before. She is no longer one of her kind any more than you are yours. You are changed. This is the way of things. We need her strength, and yours.
[A tip of his chin- imperious in a way that is entirely instinctual.]
Others risked their lives to bring you here. They did not save you or her to have you kill each other.
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Whatever duty you feel you had, it is ended. Done. This is not your world, and the threat that you now face is far more deadly than what you fought before. She is no longer one of her kind any more than you are yours. You are changed. This is the way of things. We need her strength, and yours.
[A tip of his chin- imperious in a way that is entirely instinctual.]
Others risked their lives to bring you here. They did not save you or her to have you kill each other.