Sweeney struggles to follow along through her passion. It's increasingly difficult at the revelation that his brother is apparently involved. It shouldn't be a surprise, but it is, nonetheless. Now he just has to focus on smothering the flames as fast as he can, lest hers only stoke his hotter.

"You are!"

He fights to force her gaze to meet his, his eyes bright emerald.

"Gilia--I swear it!"

Sweeney wills her to look, to see the truth in his soul.

"I swear--there's no one else!"