I swear on the very Titans, Aemond, I was not trying to be stupid this time. Save for the effects of the hydra blood, and being somewhat exhausted, I am largely unharmed. And I am glad that by the grace of the Aspects, you and the others are, as well.

[Though he gives a faint snort, then.]

Besides, what was I to do but fight the beast directly? Even were it not one of the directives of my flight to protect the mortals in my care, there are those here that I would not see harmed. I could not sit by and take the chance!