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It was abrubt. It came from nowhere. The knights. They charged through the area. Normally, Duran would have thought not much of it other than someone violating the law. But it was bigger than that. They were ready to kill without mercy. Water magic. Damnit. Duran grimaced while the boy collapsed into his arms. It was already too late. But he had to try. He didn't even know this boy, but it didn't feel right to just let him die. 

[color=0054a6]"Jiwald! Jiwald damnit!"[/color]

Duran tried. He tried to breath life in the boy. He transferred heat into the body to melt the frozen liquid. It wouldn't be enough. The vessels were sure to have burst already. Tears dripped down his face. Damn. Damn it. 

He didn't know why, but Duran felt great sadness. He had had companions of weeks of adventuring die in his arms before, but this hit him hard. Harder than he could figure.

[color=0054a6]"Hold on lad. It'll be fine. You'll be alright. Just relax."[/color]

At the very least, he could try and make him pass in peace. A smiled at the boy as he felt the life fade out.