Slowly, shoulders and spine stiff as a board, the blood crazed fighter turned to stare into the single orb of this newest, and unwanted, intruder. Gonad.. Of course. 
"another lunatic for the group" Bartuc thought. A glance up and down of the newcomer revealed for all to see the story of a legend born to combat like a falcon to the skies. Arena master, battle rager, big mouth. Useless titles and stories that neither one likely cared about. 
Bartuc turned fully around to stand in front of the other killer and matched the intensity of that gaze with his own equally determined stare. Both were veterans to a lust for violence that could not be satisfied. They locked wrists, a bond between them of death and honor. "Nothing personal." Bartuc grabbed the savage Gonad by the neck and followed up by grabbing him by the Gonads, hoisting the laughing man into the air and over the side of the wall. The snow was thick. The fall wasn't so far. 
A monster would barely feel the landing. "if you're lucky," he called down, "you can still find Evelyn, fresh in a march to kill a Kest hive." A salute and he was gone from view.
Gonad would be fine. 

With the distraction gone, the two were finally, completely, alone. The situation was ruined but not to matter. Bartuc gave a hearty laugh and scooped up the maiden on his arms, easily supporting her with just one arm. His other pointed to his chest. "that feeling in your chest. The rage. That is me you feel. Bound in soul." Deftly he placed Ruinil upon his shoulder, turning to stare out over the village."These people fear you. Fight you. But you are no child, and have shed blood for them. You have been with the order for years, sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves. You always protect others, all by yourself..." Bartuc puffed out his chest and struck it with a heavy thud of his free hand. "You let me , of my own choice, become your partner. I am half demon because we are one of spirit and body, bound by fire and love." Gently lowering the beautiful elf, he stared into her eyes. "you need never be alone again. Not now.. Not ever." To hell with it. If words could not remind her who he was, maybe this would.
He leaned in for a kiss.