Ardbert can't see what Era is doing but he can feel it. She's reaching for the pendant. He forgets to breathe for a moment.

When she slips her hand into his pocket to give it to him, his same arm lets go of her so he can grip her forearm tightly, his voice breaking. "I can't, Era. I can't take that from you."

Her head is still tucked under his, but the anguish in his voice is unmistakable.