[ And that makes him shake his head, though he relaxes when she concedes to hold it back. Good. ]

You've offered me quite enough as it is. Without your aid, I would not be standing here. My own fires burn yet, weakened as they are, and they should see me safely.

[ He glances towards a window. He hasn't heard his voice hiss at him to sacrifice something for a while, the amulet melted away. ]

Besides, there may yet be others caught in the same manner who need your blessing far more than I. I thank you, though.