You still gave him the chance. In case there's the was the smallest glimmer of hope that he would receive you and agree. Do not consider yourself foolish for giving someone the chance to turn from their given path. If we presumed all were lost, then we would be unable to save a single soul.

[ Forgiveness is a virtue that one should never tarnish. The hand in his hair begins to weave through the strands in an attempt to be comforting of some sort. She would never describe what Thordan became, as she is certain it would haunt Aymeric the rest of his days.

Then, a shake of her head. ]

The city-states will ask what they need of the Scions. As a member, it is mine and my sister's duty to aid when asked. As I've said, you received us when no one else would, and believed we did not aid in the Sultana's apparent murder. It was the least we could do in return.

[ She turns slightly to help shield him against the cold. ]

You should simply ask if you would like to see me informally. And, if you must apologize for anything, you could apologize for stopping...