[What a mood! What a mood. He also just kind of stares oceanward after a few moments, letting the waves carry his thoughts away for a few moments as he just listens to Taair.

There's a soft little sigh.]

You and I share the same concerns, then. Along with many others, I'm sure... I heard from Neverah that she was discussing the possibility of putting this entire project on hold with the Angels earlier, and that may be for the best.

[It won't undo the losses already wrought, but it may help prevent future ones.]

...He was always a bit difficult to connect with, that boy... But it was clear even from when he was younger that his heart cared deeply.