[From Estinien's perspective, Howl's motives here are hard to understand. It feels like he's being taunted, which maybe he is... but either way, he isn't willing to let this nonsense get in the way of his task. If Howl is going to track him here, then he can do so, but Estinien certainly isn't going to allow himself to pull along on a chase, especially if it separates him from his actual targets.]
Are you asking me to kill you, Howl?
[While it could sound like a threat, Estinien's own emotional resonance makes it seem less so. He doesn't want to hurt Howl, but there is the apprehensive feeling that he will if he has to.]
'Tis the only way I can be certain to put an end to your search, is it not?
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Are you asking me to kill you, Howl?
[While it could sound like a threat, Estinien's own emotional resonance makes it seem less so. He doesn't want to hurt Howl, but there is the apprehensive feeling that he will if he has to.]
'Tis the only way I can be certain to put an end to your search, is it not?