"Absolutely not." Morak snorted out some air through their nostrils in utter rage. "I won't allow such a thing to happen!" Their voice carried all across the camp in such a way that the rest of it began to die down with their own talks. "Such a thing sounds… it's suspicious, why would I trust you with such a thing?"
Ares had only just asked whether he could help defend the pass, he hadn't even started to discuss the basic plan. Ares reached up and then rubbed his forehead. "It is simple. I am not here to defend you or your people, I am here to make sure Torak and Rori do not die. They came here as ambassadors, to speak to you about a potential alliance, perhaps even more. I don't want them hurt, and considering I intend to have them remain with the rest of the civilians, if it so pleases you, if I allow even a single enemy soldier to appear before them, then I have failed my duty."
