Adelis's-- [ He pauses, glances around, and lowers his voice. ] --feeding.

[ He respects the privacy of the matter, keeping his voice quiet so that those around them can't hear. ]

I understand what you need to do, and I admire your dedication to him. [ Isn't that what he's always loved about him? His dedication?

His expression twists further--conflicted because he had trusted and accepted Syrlya's admissions when he came to visit him about it not long ago, but he is ultimately an emotional being, and can't shake the quiet upset that took root when he saw the line. ]

But I just want to know from you, honestly--it isn't a...pretence for something else, is it?

[ He's seen the green line. ]