He watches Susan look away, and his heart sinks. He looks down, tears falling from his eyes.

"I'm sorry. I don't want to let them die." his voice shakes, his mind thinking back on the destruction of his own town. His eyes close, and his grip on Susan loosens, until his hands touch the grass beneath him, and clutch at the damp thin leaves between his fingers. He sees his father, telling him to stay hidden, and as he walks it's Cassyt and Aleyd running away from him, to their own death as the Black Fist in green charge after the enemies.

He takes in a shuddering breath.