Dear Façade

Arthur thought that was the end, but the metal-wielding warrior suddenly turned around and stormed past Ai. She grabbed his collar and pulled him close to her face, headbutting him to stare into his eyes.

"You don't talk to her that way," said the tall woman with a scowl before pointing her thumb at herself. "I'm the one requesting this, not her! You are why Gray got arrested, so take responsibility and revive him!"

The knights demolished the circular barricade as the three stood in a stalemate. Arthur was not offended by her outburst but rather intrigued. He was long past getting angry over minor offenses and had a favorable impression of her.

"A million people die every day, each risking their lives for a better chance at life. Am I going to revive everyone that dies, even if it harms me?"