I'm not. [He'll be honest. Adelis does not share his feelings, and so he does not think it will hurt him if Syrlya needs to draw some distance. If he tells Adelis his full feelings... it would probably make him more comfortable if Syrlya can squash them, too. Isn't a bit awkward when that kind of thing comes to light?

Perhaps he can't completely avoid hurting himself. But that, he tucks close to his chest before Trahearne finds it as something to blame himself for, too.]

I'm glad you told me. I want you to be open with me. It helps me know if I have unwittingly hurt you in some way.