Chapter 80: Chapter 80: A Conversation

"Feeling better?" Sorin asked quietly as he began stripping off his armor. At least it was his light armor, which he could put on and take off himself, rather than the full, heavy armor that required at least one other man to help him.

"I will feel better when we finally have done with this conversation," Koray said.

"Ah," Sorin said, sounding sad. "I had hoped I would be able to make amends for my behavior, but I respect that maybe it simply is not possible."

Koray rounded on him, scowling. "You have said that before—make amends. But every time …" You seem about to kiss me. "You change your mind. It's like you want nothing to do with me, can't bear to … to be too close to me. It seems pretty clear to me, paladin, that you are the one who is finished here."

"You said I never gave you a choice," Sorin said harshly.

"What?" Koray asked. "I never said any such thing!"