Even my direst enemy, the woman I felt I had no choice but to kill in the end, I gave a chance for a final parley. So yes, it is something I extend. If I can avoid more death, more war - and if I cannot, I fight with all my strength.

[ Dimitri, on the other hand is icily calm. ]

Allowing you to simply do what you will to someone I considered a friend is not something I can countenance. Know that.