Enough.

[Though he's been keeping to himself in the back for the time being, he leaves his hamsters to play in the corner and gets to his feet, serious.]

This course of action is unworthy. Those with such singular powers know when a battle has been lost. Or are you truly content to seek victory on naught but the tears and heartache you provoke to your own gain?

It does not befit a lady as noble as yourself.