The party is back in the dungeon after saving Lorin. Olwynn, Aelin, and Dayne sit at the breakfast table while Lorin sleeps soundly, getting some much needed rest after being kidnapped.
Dayne:
“Feels weird with Lorin knocked out like this. I don’t have to fight over the bacon anymore.”
They talk amongst themselves, and Dayne confronts Aelin about her “always being on the front line all the time.”
Dayne:
“Look, Aelin… I, more than anyone, understand how awesome it feels to get in there and start fucking shit up. I love what you do with the daggers — you do great work.”
Aelin:
“Uh-huh. Thank you.”
Dayne:
“Form — form is on point. Quick with the daggers. But, um… maybe instead of stabbing a bunch, you could stab just a little less, and then like… back away? Because I’ve noticed — you’ve been doing great, you’ve been really in there, but at the same time, you’re… you’re taking a lot of hits, and…”
Aelin:
“Yeah, and? I haven’t gone down… recently…”
Dayne (suddenly more serious):
“I’d prefer to not see you go down at all. I’d prefer you let me do my job and protect you.”
Aelin rolls her eyes, dismissing him and nibbling on her bagel.
Dayne:
“I’m serious, Aelin. You can only make that mistake one time, and there’s no taking it back. Not even my magic can bring you back if the worst happens.”
Aelin: