"I do understand, Lady de Rolo. Yours joins the multitude of swords that hang over my head should I even seem like I am reverting to my old ways." But he is motivated just as much by his own desire to become more. Their threats pale in comparison to the thought of losing himself further to the beast. It won't happen again.

"You are the second person to mention seeing me in Max's past. Exactly what did you see?"