Even if that may be the case, I couldn't let it pass uncontested.

[ And also because he couldn't bear the possibility of letting Elden come to harm. Despite what the Oracle was saying, his defensive spell had already ended at that point. Had the ghoul come in contact with Elden, Torth was sure the boy wouldn't have fared as well as he did.

He could see how impatient Elden was, how he sometimes failed to plan ahead or account for the enemy's actions. Things that he himself did once before, when he was that age. It was all too familiar, and only drove the urge to protect the boy even more. Almost to the point of coddling, but no, he knew that was not a good idea. Elden was a warrior in his own right and he had to grow as one.

He chuckles at the implication of Elden's words. ]

Do you think I would throw myself into death's hands? I fight to live and protect. You needn't worry about that.

[ More headpats for you, although this time he's going ruffle Elden's hair a bit. Silly boy.

He shifts to make it easier for Elden to wrap the bandages around his torso.]

Thank you, Elden. I truly appreciate it.