originally posted in:The New Dojo
"War for survival is one thing. Heck, even war for conquest makes sense, but neither of your beliefs demand the other dies, correct? Then why fight?"
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"Trust goes both ways. You could sayvthe same for them after the threats you just made." He didn't whither under the stare, and returned it.
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"I am willing to put faith in you, Halt." Ulfric said. "Despite what you've dome against my family, I see why you did it. I won't forgive you, I can't do that. But I am willing to put aside our differences so that both of our people can live." Halt seemed to give off a low breath that rumbled on his throat. He seemed stumped by the situation as he no longer made eye contact with anyone.
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Cannon kept silent, knowing Halt was thinking on it. He was tense, ready to step up should a fight break out, he would fight and win.
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Then after what seemed like an eternity, halt let out a breath. "I want Abby and Ethan back." "Of course." "I also want your people gone as soon as possible." "We will leave immediately when you fine the word." Ulfric told Halt. The grizzled Grenwald scratched his beard before he nodded. "Hmph! Peace it is, then." He said. The Tokage suddenly all cheered while the grenwalds seemed a little less enthusiastic, but still happy about the matter.
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Cannon smiled, then slumped onto, his knee as the adrenaline left him. "I don't... Feel... So... Good..." He mumbled as his head lolled.
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Then, his vision began to go black once more. He felt himself falling but someone caught him as he heard the muffled sounds of those around him. Then everything went dark. [spoiler]end of chapter 35[/spoiler]