[quote]He doesn't expect you to stay. He doesn't want you to stay Chloephina, nor am I trying to convince you of anything. He wishes for you to go far away from here, back home to resolve your matters. He doesn't want you anywhere near him, for fear of hurting you. I am simply stating what he wouldn't tell you, because he is a stubborn jackass and I refuse to let you leave without knowing his true thoughts. He let Lucien Farcòn put that monster inside of him, because he didn't want to risk you being the one who's life is traded for his resurrection. [/quote] [i] And that would mean Desmond cared for her, enough to be considered a loved one. As a friend or..[/i] [quote]But he believes he doesn't deserve you. He doesn't believe he deserves anything good in this world because of the things he's done. He's killed the people he's cared about the most, unintentionally, and by his hand. He doesn't want to add another name to the list. Go, Chloephina. Go home and control your kingdom. Perhaps some day Desmond Galloway will feel he is worth someone, but that day is not today. [/quote]