[ Whatever Ros's tone Hotspur has heard enough like it to feel utterly impervious to whatever connotations it might bring. He's had worse, in his time, and even though he may be questioning his very core beliefs he has enough confidence self-assurance to not let her tone of voice touch him. ]

Fate? Not really, no. The plans of the Gods can change; calling it 'fate' makes it all sound so... fixed. [ He pauses, then throws the question back. ] Why, is that what you call it?