[Darin...can't believe what he's hearing. He just wants money? Nevermind the blatant victim-blaming, what the hell was this idiot's plan? Where did he think he'd go with his money? Darin still had his forge!]

[But no, it's the way he talks about Zelda that gets under his skin. Like she's some possession or a tool or...that her title is all there is to her.]

Don't act like it's her fault. You said it yourself, you've wanted this since I publicly humiliated you. She's a means to an end because if you had the stones you'd come at me yourself.

But you won't. Because you know what'll happen.

But let's play a fun little game of "what if" shall we??

[There's a noticeable shift in Darin's tone and Zelda might be able to hear it. There's an edge that's never been there before. Something focused and barely restrained.]

What if I give you all of my money? What then? I still have my forge. I still have my work. You gonna come knocking around every couple of months when you need a handout? And you think I'll let you?

Either way, if you want anything I need to come meet you, don't I? Do you really want me to humiliate you again? Want me to bring a camera so everyone can watch?

[It's been almost a year since Darin let his arrogance and defiance show so plainly. This is what he was like back on Anmaral— when bullies threw their weight around he was the first one to egg them on.]

Don't be an idiot. I am telling you, you don't want me to get mad. Let her go now and I'll forget this happened.