You get used to a lot of weird things when they become your norm. [ Is he teasing her a bit? Yes. That soft apology for the world he left didn’t need to be spoken; while Martin loved an indulgent sulk, he hardly wanted others to feel sorry for him. His is hardly a unique tale, anyway. ] It isn’t all bad… You don’t have to apologize for anything.

[ That question does warrant the contemplative grumble as he genuinely considers it.] He’s … probably as good as he can be. He’s still got ties to his Patron, more than I thought he would after… [ He pauses, rather abruptly. What a pleasant flush of embarrassment. ] Well, after coming here. Still needs to feed on accounts of fear-based trauma. Yeah, that sucks…

[ Martin sounds apologetic, like he’s mentioning some vague obligation nobody wants to attend. The bias. ]

What was it like for you, back home? Can’t help but notice the sword. [ YEAH LISTEN, it’s not just Magnus Trauma Talk ]