[ Between Wilhelm, Rhy and Jack, it's hard to say who Kahlil was most concerned about when he first met with Lucifer and Istredd the week before. Out of those three, he was most concerned how Wilhelm would take hearing what they learned, with how much he's already been grappling with.

But Kahlil misses getting to observe him, thanks to his late arrival. He doesn't have to seek Wilhelm out to find out, though. He gives the young man a slightly tired grin. ]

I talked with some of the others earlier. We thought it might be best that a few of us take turns being awake and on the outside.

[ To keep watch, and to pretend to be active for any watching eyes. He tilts his head thoughtfully, crossing his arms as he looks down the railing at the people still mingling below. ]

What did you make of all that?

[ Istredd's speech, the discussions afterward. ]