Ah... ah? Is that so? Ah, then perhaps I had... I had better go see if he has need of me.

Ah! But it is good to see you two again. [ there's some forced cheer in his voice, but the smile that settles on his face is genuine enough the longer he looks down at them. he salutes to both ] Do take care, Anais, Ravindra. The Spenta has made mention of new patrol routes... ah, perhaps we will hear something soon about that...

[ still feeling awkward, he backs off and heads down the way ravindra pointed him, not quite hiding the sigh of relief as he walks away ]