Not noticing the cut to his cheek at the moment, as he can barely feel his freezing extremities, Erik stands highly and has his sword come down on the hand sheathing her sword. It's only then does he feel the odd warm sensation to his face, he brings a hand up to his cheek, it was bleeding.

Erik must do the honorable thing now, "I must apologize then, my dear." he says in a near whisper, "Meg Giry does not deserve such talk, she is only a girl."