[ 'more time'. time with gwenaelle, then. time to breathe and enjoy her company. time to rest. yes, he will take whatever time before the storm that he is allowed. ]

We do not need a repeat of the past, [ he says, and hopes that will suffice rather than a drawn out conversation on what the remaining evanuris would likely do without the restraining influence of mythal (supposedly) or solas (at his full strength).

he smiles, wan. ]

Our last few meetings have been unpleasant. I apologize. I promise I get no joy from seeing you in distress.