[Diarmuid nods in understanding, though, he does notice how quickly she answers.]

That is all right. The war is just starting for me and I have no real interest in knowing how it ended before it ends for me. I have sworn a promise to my lord and I will see it done no matter the cost.

[Diarmuid is confident in this. He needs no one to tell him he succeeds at his task. He knows he will.]

If you don't mind, I will ask my lord what might specifically cause such a thing. Perhaps he will know...