[thoughtless]

"You think you're clever. Fine. Just remember, if this deal is broken it isn't just my people at stake. If you refuse your place, the treaty is broken and war resumes. You know what my people are capable of. You know my allies. Think of what will befall your clan. Are you so selfish to put yourself before your clan?"

He took a gulp of water straight from the jug. "I'll leave you to dwell on that. There are guards at all the doors and more surrounding the perimeter. "Do not think you can escape."

Reylan set outside and locked the door behind him. He rubbed his temple and walked away.