[He was quite aware of the risk of facing Grell. That she might kill him. That it was perhaps likely that she would kill him. Archie's words were sensible. That he would only prove one more to fall before her.
But something about them-- about Archie saying them-- hurt.]
[action]
But something about them-- about Archie saying them-- hurt.]
What would you have me do, Archie?
[It's as steady a tone as he can manage.]