I'm not saying you have to be like me. Or even that you can. But no matter what you say or what you've done, Ardyn... If all you have is hatred and anger left, then let me be your calmness and serenity. You have kept us together this long. I'm not going to let everyone carry me along anymore. It's my turn to help carry that burden.

[ He may treat it like a joke, but she'll just smile. Sorry, Ardyn. You have a friend who is probably literally a saint. ]