“Are you alright? I didn’t hurt you too terribly, did I? “[…] I’m sorry. I’m sorry. We don’t have to say anything. I didn’t mean it. I really didn’t mean it. I’m sorry. I’m awake now, more awake, and I’ve been thinking about it, and Dorian is right. It is just a thing. When I— Please, let me just say my piece, and you can say anything you want in return. You don’t owe me anything. I’ll say my piece, and then I need everybody’s help.”-Orym/Laudna