Does anyone else really want Tarquin to get absolutely bashed in?

[grom the mighty]

Given that Tarquin was willing to let Malack kill Nale until he had a good reason not to I don't think he'd be that torn up over it.

But it would be DRAMATIC
And wasn't that because he was disappointed with Nale?
:O What if Tarquin realizing Elan isn't the main protagonist puts Elan and Nale on equal terms?!?!?!
Now THAT would be dramatic!
the gate is about to explode, only Tarquin can save one of them... and he saves Elan? OR sacrifices himself?????
I've just blown my own mind, and none of this is probably going to happen