Asa was beyond surprised to see Dustinel in such a state, as well as to receive such a reaction from him.
His tear-filled eyes caused her heart to ache, and she sensed sincerity in his eyes. Thus, she realized right then and there that Dustinel felt guilty for all he did.
'I was going to appeal to him to cooperate, but it seems there might be no need for that anymore.' She smiled softly to herself
Hopefully, this next strategy of her's would work.
"Why did you do it?" She asked in a whisper, her voice thick with emotion.
She looked intently at the pleading Elf, condescending and detached.
Asa didn't really feel that way, but she had learned a lot from watching the Hero's interactions.
'I have to exert dominance. I have to—!'
"I was selfish, I know!" Dustinel began, his body trembling.
"I... I didn't want to die. You know of my body's condition. If I go through any hard labor like the rest, I'll die!"
