[ He could tell Lad was attempting to calm him, but there was little that would do. He raises his hand in a gesture for Lad to stop. None of his anger was directed at the other man and there was little that could be done to stop it from welling up inside him. ]
There should be no unfortunate children, [ he says sharply before forcing himself to pull back. ]
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There should be no unfortunate children, [ he says sharply before forcing himself to pull back. ]
That is not how anyone should rule their people.