[Diarmuid releases Waver's hand, though the anger on his face only slightly lessens. Honestly, he would be upset if he knew that his anger scared Waver on any level, but right he is just glad that it seems to have gotten the other man's attention.

Later, he will worry about how often lately he has been striking out violently against those who are closest to him. First his brother and now Waver.

Later.]

This has nothing to do with him and everything to do with you. What is wrong? Why are you suddenly so doubtful about yourself and your skills? This is not the same man I met on the meadow so many months ago who told me he was going to dismantle the Holy Grail no matter what the hardship.