[she stands still and lets him move in front of her, grinding her teeth indignantly at "goody-two-shoes" but unable to actually argue that.]
I am a knight—[putting emphasis on the present tense, because being contrary about minor grammar points is the only way to keep arguing]—sworn to the service of my King.
[of course, repeating that doesn't make her King any less dead, but that's more of a recent thing and, anyway, the principle still stands.]
...If I answer your questions, will you answer mine?
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I am a knight—[putting emphasis on the present tense, because being contrary about minor grammar points is the only way to keep arguing]—sworn to the service of my King.
[of course, repeating that doesn't make her King any less dead, but that's more of a recent thing and, anyway, the principle still stands.]
...If I answer your questions, will you answer mine?