[ yves smiles - because he relates. friends are a precious, precious thing that don't always come so easily. and he'll definitely be asking questions about taiir in return but he'll at least answer these ones that come... ]

Ah, it's just how I died. I was able to address the main threat to the island, though it required me dying in the process.

[ his tone is a little more serious, though it's not particularly sad ]

I chose it though, so I hope you don't feel bad for me or anything.