Xena and Iolaus in “The Warrior Princess”

If he was really your friend, he wouldn't have come here and tried to interfere.

Well I guess you're right, Xena. It's just -- I've never been on a different side to Hercules before.

You didn't let that stop you from standing up to him. You were a true warrior.

If I was anything less, you wouldn't want me here.

You've turned out to be everything I thought Hercules would be. But Hercules -- I can be fierce and violent, Iolaus, you've seen that for yourself. But to hear Hercules say what he said -- it was like having a dagger plunged through my heart.

I've ended my friendship with him.

Then you must be in pain, too.

Not as long as I'm with you.

Come to bed when you're finished with your sword. I'll be waiting.