...ah, I have a feeling you do not want me to answer that, if I am being honest.

[the smile he gives them is small, rueful-- but his gaze is steady enough. he's set on this.]

I am returning to Piety tomorrow, and I am giving him my sword as proof I intend not to perpetuate this cycle any more.

...it is my hope that, seeing how no one but us acted this week, next week may be the end of it. There may truly be no bodies if no one decides to take revenge on us.