Pride
And should I be more forceful, yet that fails? I have warned him that the path he takes will lead only to pain, yet he fights, demanding that it does not.
I will continue to tell him that I do not wish for him to be in my company, but threats are not in my nature. I will not cause violence, nor will I be swayed by your promises of them. I apologize if my words are not enough for you, but they are how I proceed with my battles.