[The smile falters. He focuses on his drink for a long moment, watching the table. ]
There were others, those in opposition to his claim. His brother had him murdered on the eve of battle. I - [ Did not fulfill his duty as Lord Commander, did not protect the man he was sworn to protect. ] It's long since past now.
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[It's a shame to risk disturbing that smile, but the question's there.]
Was he caught in the storm?
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There were others, those in opposition to his claim. His brother had him murdered on the eve of battle. I - [ Did not fulfill his duty as Lord Commander, did not protect the man he was sworn to protect. ] It's long since past now.