Do not look so conflicted, lad. I know your unwillingness to engage me and I do not spurn it.

A challenge is simply a courtesy. In truth, I had once entertained the thought of allowing my enemies a chance to escape me. In the battle the Seelie fought the Unseelie, it was my mistake to be so kind.

[He offered Bolin just a bit of a sad look.] I see that my kindness has cost the lives of my allies. I cannot afford to be that way, anymore.