[ her fear has become known — it is splayed out before him, raw and unadulterated. something swims in percival's eyes, as though a part of him understands this feeling.
he makes no effort to move towards her. ]
I am Percival of the Wales family. I am... [ he swallows, but he does not permit himself the luxury of averting his gaze as he speaks the truth. ] not yet a king. I strive to create a land where even the most vulnerable can prosper — a land without war and subjugation.
I am far from achieving this dream of mine. And I am still studying...still learning what it means to be a king who is worthy of his people.
[ he gradually drops to a single knee. ]
But I am still a Knight. It is my duty to both protect and serve those who are in need, regardless of where one may hail from. I know nothing of what you have endured — but I do know what it means to live in fear, if even for a moment. I will not kill you.
I'M GLAD I COULD PLEASE percy is always extra
he makes no effort to move towards her. ]
I am Percival of the Wales family. I am... [ he swallows, but he does not permit himself the luxury of averting his gaze as he speaks the truth. ] not yet a king. I strive to create a land where even the most vulnerable can prosper — a land without war and subjugation.
I am far from achieving this dream of mine. And I am still studying...still learning what it means to be a king who is worthy of his people.
[ he gradually drops to a single knee. ]
But I am still a Knight. It is my duty to both protect and serve those who are in need, regardless of where one may hail from. I know nothing of what you have endured — but I do know what it means to live in fear, if even for a moment. I will not kill you.