Tzirret turned his head slightly and looked to the ground. He spoke quietly, but it was quiet enough to hear him on this level of the ruins. "Well, it's just...back there at the gate, you just seemed...you said you were just surprised, but it sounded like you were trying to say something more." Tzirret gave Ma'tanza a quick glance, "If there is something wrong with Tzirret, Ma'tanza can say so."

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When Gallus noticed Ri'vashi staring, almost judgingly, he returned the look with a raised eyebrow. The comments that followed caused Gallus to look ahead again and reflect. He very slowly bit on the inside of his cheek and drew his jaw across from one side to another.

"Well, you aren't wrong," Gallus responded in a deep mumble, "You say it's not going to be a permanent harm to them? That's a relief. Perhaps I...have been projecting a little." Gallus' admission came with a guilty pursing of his lips. "Well, in that case, I suppose all I should do is be there for support when it finally does happen."

After another moment, Gallus turned his head to Ri'vashi with a grave expression. "You've given me something to think about," he said tightly, "I think that makes us even for now." He slowly brought his hand up and roughly clapped Ri'vashi on the shoulder before letting his arm drop to his side. His expression remained somewhat grave, as if he was reflecting on more than just his charges now. "Thanks."