I know this...it's even probable that you would have more strength in carrying out such a deed than I would.
[ Knoll doesn't even defend his statement against what he perceives to sound irrational; he just sighs a little. He's voiced that he wouldn't want Percival to be an executioner as well, though he also understood he was someone who would likely vastly handle it better than he ever could. ]
[She stirs her tea with the little spoon she's demanded from the faceless servants, not looking away from Knoll as she does.]
What have I told you, Knoll? It is my duty as your commander to keep you safe. I said today that I would not volunteer you on your behalf. Do not feel any obligation towards stepping up to perform so gruesome a task, and certainly not for my sake.
[ Knoll just made an embarrassed mumble and rose his cup of tea to his lips to avoid answering in a way that would be just as equally as embarrassing. Honestly, Knoll wasn't ever the picture of social grace, really. ]
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[ Knoll doesn't even defend his statement against what he perceives to sound irrational; he just sighs a little. He's voiced that he wouldn't want Percival to be an executioner as well, though he also understood he was someone who would likely vastly handle it better than he ever could. ]
Pay it no more mind.
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What have I told you, Knoll? It is my duty as your commander to keep you safe. I said today that I would not volunteer you on your behalf. Do not feel any obligation towards stepping up to perform so gruesome a task, and certainly not for my sake.
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[ Knoll just made an embarrassed mumble and rose his cup of tea to his lips to avoid answering in a way that would be just as equally as embarrassing. Honestly, Knoll wasn't ever the picture of social grace, really. ]
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...Are you feeling well, Knoll?
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[ Knoll and the return of the social ineptitude: electric boogoloo. ]
I was just thinking of a way to, er-- express my appreciation. But, I didn't think words would suffice...
[ More like he was overwhelmed, didn't know what to say, and wanted to possibly make an exit, but he finally find a way to say something at least. ]
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