Istredd does see the corruption, it's hard to miss for someone like him, and he makes a connection to when she almost summoned a dark magic book the first time they met. He knows all too well the way magic can darken a soul, how it is a constant balancing act to remain neutral when controlling chaos. Magic can't rip them apart quite the same way it can her, but power is always the true problem. And Wanda doesn't truly want hers. It separates her from people like Stregobor.

He holds her during her outpouring of grief and while this is not something he does often, he rarely lets anyone close enough to him to feel they can let go this way, it isn't uncomfortable. Just because close friendships are new to him doesn't mean he dislikes that vulnerability or can't show up for it. No one's really tried to give him the chance.

Istredd is only thankful his words got through and she is letting the chaos flow away from them. He can see it slipping away from her and where they are, and that will make this easier for her too. He remains a steady and constant presence while she cycles through her pain and grief, and she can feel his affection and care through their bond. Perhaps a little awkwardness, as this is new to him, but nothing bad about it. If anything he's somehow ... honored. That she wants to let him in.

"You have nothing to apologize for. We're under the influence of powers far beyond the norm. Very clever ones too."

Istredd has already been able to pinpoint that outside forces have started this, he just doesn't know why or how. Thorne hasn't prepared them at all for possible gods, and clearly is not prepared either. Perhaps that's part of why this is easier on him than others. He doesn't fight them, he just pushes through them.

"I know your powers scare you, but it won't be forever. You'll master them in time, I promise you."