Yeah, and you have no reason for doing that if you did, cousin.

[ Nero lets out a long sigh before he takes his seat back down at the tavern counter. ]

Just imagine what Relena and Himeka would think of you. [ The only reason is that the elf is dangerous; he will do something to harm others. Nero can accept that answer, and he thinks the others will, too, but does Estinien believe they will? ]

But using magic and I "accidentally" die? That's no one's fault but my bravado. [ Again, he laughs. Then, the air shifts violently, suddenly. The annoying, bright smile he wears drops away completely. ] I won't be happy if you try to hide behind that, Estinien.

[ And there it is, again, the loss of the clown's cheerful, laughing face. ]