Crest of the Green Leaf: Entry Six

17th Day of the 3rd Month
As expected, Lord Eirik is dead-set against my marrying Prince Kol. This does not surprise me. What does surprise me, though, is his adamancy even after my reasoning. I told him my belief of an averted war, but he still refused to accept it. I am ashamed to admit it, but I got a little frustrated at him.
"What would you have me do then?!" I asked him in an exasperated tone. He bowed his head, unable to meet my gaze. He said he would rather be on the front line of that war than see me marry Prince Kol.
"Like his name implies, the Prince's soul is dark and…