Alric raised his hands slightly in a soothing gesture, smiling reassuringly, his well-practiced demeanor radiating sympathy and confidence.
"I have complete faith, Lady Elsa, that you don't wish me any harm, and indeed, I'm touched by your wish to protect me. But I would be a rather poor knight, were I hesitant to face a little danger to help a friend, a queen, and a beautiful maiden all in one."
He smiled a touch more playfully, still flirting, since it had earned a laugh, even if one she'd deliberately held back--but then grew a touch more serious, as he continued.
"...but, if it's any reassurance, I'm not so certain you could hurt me if you tried, Lady Elsa, were I to resist. At least... not in the way you seem to be imagining. I assure you, I've always feared the danger I've represented to others far more than a chill." He pauses just a tick, there. "...a fear I've had to struggle to master, in the pursuit of control. It would be a great honor, if you would permit me to help you to do the same."
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"I have complete faith, Lady Elsa, that you don't wish me any harm, and indeed, I'm touched by your wish to protect me. But I would be a rather poor knight, were I hesitant to face a little danger to help a friend, a queen, and a beautiful maiden all in one."
He smiled a touch more playfully, still flirting, since it had earned a laugh, even if one she'd deliberately held back--but then grew a touch more serious, as he continued.
"...but, if it's any reassurance, I'm not so certain you could hurt me if you tried, Lady Elsa, were I to resist. At least... not in the way you seem to be imagining. I assure you, I've always feared the danger I've represented to others far more than a chill." He pauses just a tick, there. "...a fear I've had to struggle to master, in the pursuit of control. It would be a great honor, if you would permit me to help you to do the same."