"I know," Rhy sighs. He wishes it were otherwise, but though he might be upset, he's not that naïve. Of course he understands some people are only in it for the power, that there are corrupt and even evil rulers everywhere. It's just so unfathomable to him on a personal level, even if logically his mind can process it as something sadly not even that strange.

It's difficult to reconcile the sense of responsibility he still feels, with nowhere to direct it.

"I wish we could do more."

And then, even more quietly, buried against Kell's shoulder: "I miss home."