He really had tried to do his best to help this child. He still wanted to give her his assistance, but it appeared that this was just going to become more and more difficult.

[color=a36209]"My apologies, young one. I did not mean to put words in your mouth. We will leave whenever you are comfortable to do so."[/color]

The dwarf woman's approach caught him somewhat off guard. She spoke with extreme hostility, likely in order to protect the child, or at least that's what she believed she was doing. Perhaps she was right. Perhaps Rose was sending signals of discomfort he wasn't picking up on. Dukhan hung his head in sadness and in shame. Was he only making her troubles worse?

[color=a36209]"Miss Rose, is this woman's assessment of your situation accurate? Is my presence upsetting you?"[/color]