At Anoon's suggestion of offing Lord Bernard, Ser Robert felt torn between duty and survival, oscillating like a pendulum amidst the two extremities.
Of course, the man wanted to live like any other.
But at the same time, as a military commander, he felt personally responsible for much of the events of today.
So how could he live with himself if he committed such a treasonous act to save his own skin? It felt too cowardly and shameful.
Hence the man could only stare blankly at the target with a thumping heart but an empty mind, unable to choose.
While sensing his reluctance, Anoon was there to chime his ultimatum, "Well whatever you are going to choose, choose quickly. Because I am jumping."