For a moment, Ingus truly looked as young as his years. Then he gathered himself once more, pulling around him the emotional robes of assurance and dignity, and placed her notes back of the table.

"While it is...distressing to hear of such events happening at all, I am glad that you awakened from it." The Red Mage was recovering his composure now, and dipped his head down to hide behind the brim of his hat for one more minute. Then he lifted his head again, blue eyes clear and once again resolute. "It seems that there are more unusual rules and situations here than I had even anticipated." He glanced sideways at Aria who looked sad and somewhat regretful.

"I'm trying to keep you in the loop, kupo, but there's a whole lot to cover!"