“Your misunderstanding is apparent. That individual has a wounded limb which requires severance from their body, or it will otherwise result in death through sepsis. She is unwilling to have it removed. I am trying to ease the process by making it unexpected and immediate. My limbic system analysis has indicated that such a method eases fear on matters of pain.”
He looks down, pupil wavering slightly.
He then turns back to Malis.
“Given Esther has not returned, I am considering striking off to find them. You will remain here in this case.”
He says this resolutely, beginning to stride off as he tosses his still lightly steaming sidearm to his side, where it vanishes in a red rift. He then looks over his shoulder.
“You will remain here.”
He then continues, walking for as long as he stays within sight of Malis..