[Alric raised his eyebrows at that, and barely stopped himself from breaking into a grin.]
...ah. With... all due respect... there was a time, when I was younger, and I responded to such insinuations out of childish vanity. In truth, it was fear, more than anything--fear of appearing fearful--that led me to accept such challenges.
It is simply a question of whether I would handicap myself, or not. If I do, I have every reason to believe I would offer you more frustration than challenge. If I do not... well. Let us simply say that I have enough blood on my hands for the sake of my pride, already. I have no wish to add even an ounce of yours. I'm certain there are others who can offer a challenge--those gifted with exceptional strength, or speed, perhaps--without reaching to the point of recklessness.
[He pauses there just a moment.]
Nn, I'm sorry, I don't believe we're properly acquainted. My name is Alric Caelegart.
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...ah. With... all due respect... there was a time, when I was younger, and I responded to such insinuations out of childish vanity. In truth, it was fear, more than anything--fear of appearing fearful--that led me to accept such challenges.
It is simply a question of whether I would handicap myself, or not. If I do, I have every reason to believe I would offer you more frustration than challenge. If I do not... well. Let us simply say that I have enough blood on my hands for the sake of my pride, already. I have no wish to add even an ounce of yours. I'm certain there are others who can offer a challenge--those gifted with exceptional strength, or speed, perhaps--without reaching to the point of recklessness.
[He pauses there just a moment.]
Nn, I'm sorry, I don't believe we're properly acquainted. My name is Alric Caelegart.