"They're already involved, fighting with you is the only way I could ensure that they would never get hurt."
"On the contrary, Mr Loward, you can be sure that they will get hurt if you don't stop meddling." Merrylia snapped.
"Then why bring me here if you don't want me to help?"
"You already know a lot about my empire and its inner workings, if I lose sight of you even just for a moment, it can be guaranteed that they'll come for you."
"Ah, so you're afraid that I'll rat you out?" I spat, failing to keep a calm voice.
"I'm not afraid, I'm only cautious. I can never be sure about what might happen when they get your hands on you. When things get bad and other people get involved, I won't be able to say whether your loyalty will withstand it all." She had made a point, but it didn't remove the frustration I felt.
Setting her knife down, she picked up her napkin and stood up. "Rest, Mr Loward. We have a lot of things to do tomorrow."