Let me put it to you this way, puppy - [ Though the glazed eyed look returns, the words do no inherently sound insulting. ] - if my choice is to risk the Lady's life or to kill all of you to prevent her from needing to do it, there is no choice at all.

[ Allairavar stays relaxed in his chair, despite his the sharpness of his expression giving the impression that the action isn't one he wants to take, but he will draw that line.]

As to whether or not the burden can be shared, that will be a question the Lady must answer since I'd no part in the Craft she worked. [ Now, his face clouds and turns stormy with anger and also deep seated worry.] However, since this attempt nearly killed her and I can't even impress upon her the sheer insanity of attempting something like this without a full guard and without more help, it will have to wait.