[ His free hand moves to hold Rhy's, feeling a certain relief when he assures him that this person is gone, unable to cause more harm. There's still a part of him that wants to make sure, and speaking of Rhy's brother - Kahlil might reach out to him to get more details and confirm that with him. But that's something to figure out later. ]

It's not your fault, what happened. Expecting enemies all around you, from those you trust the most, it's... a lonely way to live.

[ Never being able to trust anyone. Never getting too close to anyone. Alidas was his only true friend in the two years he lived in Nurjima, but they still kept each other at arms length. Because in the end, Alidas' loyalties were to his house. No amount of affection for Kahlil could change that, and Kahlil himself understood that.

It's not a life he would hope for someone like Rhy.

He shakes his head. ]

You deserve better.