I came back." "Suppose you hadn't?" "I came back! Why…
““I came back." "Suppose you hadn't?" "I came back! Why can't you understand, instead of thinking as though your brains are made of oak. Athol's son, with his hair and eyes and vision -" "No!" Tristan said sharply. Eliard's fist, raised and knotted, halted in midair. Morgon dropped his face again against his knees. Eliard shut his eyes. "Why do you think I'm so angry?" he whispered. "I know." "Do you? Even - even after six months I still expect to hear her voice unexpectedly, or see him coming out of the barn, or in from the fields at dusk. And you? How will I know, now, that when you leave Hed, you'll come back? You could have died in that tower for the sake of a stupid crown and left us watching for the ghost of you, too. Swear you'll never do anything like that again." "I can't." "You can." Morgon raised his head, looked at Eliard. "How can I make one promise to you and another to myself? But I swear this: I will always come back." "How can you -" "I swear it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover promises to return despite fear and betrayal, highlighting the tension between duty and desire.
In simple terms: A promise to return despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Keep promises, even when painful.
Themes
love
trust
promise
betrayal
duty
Mood
hopeful
tense
reflective
Type
dialogue
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- marriage vows
- military leave
- long‑distance relationships
- family reunions
Key Concepts
redemption
loyalty
conflict
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you trust a promise made under duress?
- What does “always come back” truly mean?
A Different Perspective
Promises may be broken by circumstances beyond control.