[Aubri gives him a considering look, long and thoughtful. When he speaks, it's slow, as if he's weighing every word before giving it breath.] I have not known suffering as you have, my friend, but I have known loss. I know how heavily it weighs on a heart and I know the pain of living only so that others may be spared those wounds.

[He stops, takes a breath. He misses home. He misses his people so much it tears his heart into pieces. He needs Judeth by his side, offering counsel and support with every step.

It's her loss that rends at his soul most.

Another breath. His voice is steady.] We are social creatures, elves and gryphons, not made to bear these burdens alone. We do not want you to live for us. We want you to live with us.