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[color=e5c287]“Well, well. What an intriguing turn of events.”[/color] Though sincere, the man’s tone was solemn, and considerably less flamboyant than their previous encounters. Looking to the Miqo’te, his brows furrowed, [color=e5c287]“My condolences, by the way. ‘Tis never easy to lose the ones we love.”[/color]

His gesture was halted when he caught sight of the gun breaker, Thancred’s murderous glare. Offering a hand in gesture, he responded, [color=e5c287]“Well she is dead, isn’t she? Wishing it were otherwise will not make it so.”[/color]

The blonde-haired man responded with anger and frustration, [color=a98746]“That you should be indifferent to her loss is no surprise. But to us, she was a friend. The best of friends.”[/color]

The sorrowful words of regret from Lumina caused Emet-Selch to wilt some. [color=e5c287]“Come now, my dear. One cannot change the follies of the past. Perhaps you could have saved her, but think for just a moment. She sacrificed herself so that countless others might live. Is that not a noble death?”[/color] Frowning some, he continued, [color=e5c287]“Moreover, no one is perfect. Not even the vaunted Hero of the Source. You did the best that you could with the knowledge of your present situation.”[/color]