"It's better now that I don't have to do the talking. I like listening to other people." And if they want to engage Istredd in conversation from here, at least it'll be on topics that he doesn't mind talking about. He feels like a lot has been accomplished tonight, exactly as he hoped. Tomorrow it will feel like a great triumph, once he doesn't feel drained.

Lucifer. They were attempting not to use their bond that much during the event, and he knows that Lucifer intentionally was trying not to distract him when he was speaking. Istredd smiles and reaches out to touch his arm gently. Briefly, only a few seconds, before dropping it away. Thank you. For the support, for coming, for ... a lot of sentimental things you don't want to hear. Just ... thanks.