No...it was something I had to do. Even what I feel about you aside, I couldn't fight anymore and you could. There was no other option. Not when I was already dyi--

[Diarmuid lets his voice trail off, raising his head and then his hands to present the much abused leather collar to Waver. A small smile crosses his face for just a minute.]

You're Puppy Servant was bad. You should keep him on a shorter leash.