[@Absolis][@mattmanganon]
It seemed that Absolis was determined to engage in this foolish venture. Nova sighed, as he looked down at the conflicted warrior. He could tell that there would be no reasoning with him. He could not return home, even if he wished to, for the universe he had called home was now overrun by the spawn of Chaos and the Tyranid. It would be impossible, even for him, to reclaim it at this point. Even more importantly, however, he had a responsibility to this new world, and those he had previously chosen to take under his wing. He would not abandon his allies nor his cause as long as he drew breath.

After a moment of contemplation, Nova simply shook his head. "I have no inention of leaving, but neither do I wish to fight you. We both know that drawing your blade would be useless against me. Walk out the door, and we shall leave one another on good terms. But if you draw your weapon against me, I will be forced to restrain you." In a world like this, no threat could be allowed to exist. A single dissident could spread dissorder and chaos, which could bring entire empires crumbling down. Should Absolis merely leave, this could be considered a mere falling out. But should the warrior draw his blade, Nova would be forced to see him as an enemy, a threat to his Empire. And while he did not wish to harm Absolis, he would not accept any threats.