Then I am doubly sorry for your loss. [ He remembers how difficult it had been, losing first Sera and then Aveline. At the very least he still had Nasrin, but he could not speak of her so openly. ] I... also recently lost a close friend from my world.

I have a few guards that I may spare from Caer Glaem, and will give them to you willingly. [ Complete with a Mabari escort, as poor Bones had been restless since the departure of his former mistress. ] In addition, I will try to split some of my time in the Cothromach. These are dark times, and we ought to help each other.

[ And finally, he offers an apologetic smile. ]

There is nothing to forgive, ser. [ He is reminded, perhaps of the Blight, and those who lost their entire families. ] And should you wish to vent your frustrations again, I am certainly always willing to spar.