When you miss the point, you do miss it splendidly.

While I have an interest in keeping her from being hurt, I am more concerned at your utter disdain for anyone's input but your own. You see all who disagree with you as standing in your way; anyone who dares to challenge your perspective is cast as disloyal, sentimental, or weak.

Is that kind of singular self-interest really what the Protectorate stands for?