"Cor - Sir - you were the youngest ever to join the Crownsguard. You stood by Dad's side and by the King's side since you were thirteen and I don't think I've ever heard of you taking a day off or taking time for yourself."

It's true - the Marshal's dedication was the stuff of legend and many drunken nights were spent by Glaive and Guard alike trying to figure out how he managed to never need so much as a sick day.

"There's not a doubt in my mind that both of them knew you'd stay unless the King himself specifically ordered you to leave. What sort of example would it have set if Cor the Immortal - the most respected warrior outside of my father - disobeyed a direct order from the Crown?"