[quote=Lucius Cypher]
I can understand Alaria, but I'm sure Mar can tap into her maternal rage if something funny happens.
[/quote]

I don't know. she did just go through something pretty strenuous and exhausting, not to mention all the blood loss. The body does have its limits. Ssarak is kind of trapped in his own thoughts, but he's not completely locked off from the world. If someone else approached, he would likely pay attention to it.