Tristian takes a step back. "But why? What have I done to earn your mistrust?" He stops, then nods, as if asha

Tristian takes a step back. "But why? What have I done to earn your mistrust?" He stops, then nods, as if ashamed. "Do not answer. Whatever I have done — forgive me, I can only hope that I work harder on your behalf and prove myself an ally."