''I can't do this, Slate,'' Granite sighed and turned to his beautiful queen. ''Zeru is just...''
''He reminds you of yourself, Granite.'' Slate turned to him. ''You realize that, right?''
''Well...'' He looked away from her, sitting down in the fading light as rain came on. ''Not really. That can't...''
''Don't deny it, Granite. He reminds you of yourself. Of your mother. Of the lions Above. You don't like it but you can overcome it, I know that.''
''Every time I hear his name, every time I just LOOK at him, Slate - I see THEM. I'm not right for this, I just... I can't. I can't be unbiased about him, Slate.''
''I believe in you, Granite. I really do. Just trust me, and you'll be fine, okay?'' She smiled.
''I...''
''I'll always be here for you, Granite."