Gareth agreed with an affirming nod, but he yielded to turn to Wallace fully. Face appearing pensive and heart-rending with eyes communicating a deep contemplation and mouth signaling a certain sadness, Harker looked at Wallace, who seemed particularly stricken by feelings as well, while Harker's own heart sunk into a pit of despair. These were not good times, and though they could make light of the situation with a joke, they knew that dark things were ahead and they had to walk together holding hands to avoid becoming tainted and evil by the grim days. Recognizing the dismay within Canti, the short boy came forward with a tender embrace for a short time to convey his honest sympathies and deepest worries, before he pulled away. "Sorry."