Yeah, well. You can be noble and still know not to take others down with you.

[99% of his current attitude stems from how frustrated he's by the current events, anyway. Edelgard is fine.]

I will. Just— I know someone will have to be sacrificed if there's no other option, but please don't kill anyone if it isn't necessary. Beat them up, knock them out... I don't care what you have to do, as long as no one else winds up on my side.