"It's about us." Slowly, he took up his position beside her, moving as if asking to walk with her. "I do not regret anything of what I did.... but I'm making a promise to you and you alone: I will never..."
His eyes held a bit of sincerity in them, at least of what he usually showed.
"Raise my sword to you again. Nor will I spit on you with such harsh words such as "puppet"."