feel your energy rush into me

His gaze found her from where it had once been, a feeble smile crossing his lips as she asked his name. Was it really important? He was just another man in a sea of warriors, likely to die protecting her and the empire. What use was it knowing someone's name, getting attached, just to lose them in the end? Regardless of his own thoughts, he cleared his throat and answered. "Magnus Vyle." He said as he stood, turning to follow her in the direction of her den.

"My health is hardly as important as yours; I can be replaced." He finished there, knowing well he was nothing but a pawn in this game. The Empress' life mattered more than his own; there was only one of her.. He followed her across the sandbar, keeping a step behind her for respect and letting her lead him to the den.

She spoke of little company and it pulled the corners of his black lipa down into a frown. He didn't believe it for a second, but why else would she waste her time talking to him if there were others beating down her door for her attention? Thankfully, her question brought him back from his thoughts and helped him relax a bit, if only slightly.

"I had little purpose in my life until he found me that night. He gave me something worth fighting for." He smiled a bit, glad he had at least found something to make of his life, even if it meant he wouldn't see his older years.