...Tauriel. When you were trained to protect me, I had a host at my command. I ruled a nation, and was worth more alive than dead.
Here, the rules have changed. Here, I rule only three. To each of you, I am sworn to uphold your rights and protect you. If you were to die protecting me, I would be no one to anyone. If I die protecting you, I have done my duty.
If...if I am taken alive, then you must seek me. But fight no hopeless battle. Live. That is my command to you. Live.
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Here, the rules have changed. Here, I rule only three. To each of you, I am sworn to uphold your rights and protect you. If you were to die protecting me, I would be no one to anyone. If I die protecting you, I have done my duty.
If...if I am taken alive, then you must seek me. But fight no hopeless battle. Live. That is my command to you. Live.
[He cuts the feed.]