[Once again, where Ryunosuke would normally be more inclined towards understanding, or at least keeping his temper in check, he can't help but let out some annoyance at the demand. He's just... So goddamned tired, after everything he's dealt with.]

We don't know that's what will happen for certain... And they were just trying to keep the entity from taking Ser Estinien's shard away. Can you say for sure that you wouldn't have made some kind of bargain, if you found yourself in the same position?