You should. Maybe something else came up. Either way, keep trying, at least to clear things up.

It happens. As long as you're okay with me reminding you. [A weak smile.]

And maybe that's not entirely fair. Maybe I'm the one that's been avoiding him...? [He sighs with a shake of his helm.] I just...I feel like I've taken something from him, his privacy, with this sword bond thing... [He rubs his forecrest.] That's probably a ridiculous way to try and make up for it...

[Another shake of his helm.] Don't, you have questions, and I still don't fault you for posing them even if you don't get the best answers.

[He pauses a moment.] I want to go look for Drift first. Just, make sure he's okay. Then I'll come by, all right?