Felix sighed. "Sorry, I wasn't trying to make anyone into a killer," he said with a note of remorse in his voice. "I won't put you into that situation again, okay?" He sighed.

"... Still... If I could get away from this whole army thing without consequences, I would... No question about it, I would just be gone." He shook his head. "Guess all that play fighting with you did me way too much good." He pushed the door open to the headquarters, and Emmerich was standing at the ready.

"Are you ready, Lady Katherine?" The old man asked. "I've everything prepared except your escort. If you've any of the captains in mind to act, let me know before I send out the request."