Arthur nods once to assent to the switch in tablet settings, and once again (more deeply) in polite response to the introduction. Sol's explanation elicits a visible hardening in his features, a wariness that wasn't there before.
"In my kingdom the use of magic is outlawed. It's an offense punishable by execution," he states this in an equally matter of fact way, though this is followed by a pause, and it's evident that he's internally wrestling with something. It appears he's made a decision, however, as he continues:
"But this is not my kingdom, and I have not always agreed with the laws of my father." That's putting it mildly. "I'd like to see how you fight. If you can prove yourself a worthy opponent, I can look past your methods."
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"In my kingdom the use of magic is outlawed. It's an offense punishable by execution," he states this in an equally matter of fact way, though this is followed by a pause, and it's evident that he's internally wrestling with something. It appears he's made a decision, however, as he continues:
"But this is not my kingdom, and I have not always agreed with the laws of my father." That's putting it mildly. "I'd like to see how you fight. If you can prove yourself a worthy opponent, I can look past your methods."