I just killed sif in dark souls.....but before I did I saw him limping and attacking slowly....and as a furry....it killed me to kill him..... I love you sif!!!! I'm sorry!!!
because he's recognizes you, rather than just being a grumpy pup defending the Ring. he's trying to stop you from having the same fate as Artorias, by 'protecting' you from the ring
they should have made a way to not have to kill him, since its just a Ring you need, not his soul. like, save him in Oolacile and give him a homeward bone :P
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