[ Well now he is definitely not giving Emet-Selch something else to work with that regard. ]

That is none of your concern.

[ G'raha will not admit to the slight fear that he might have been set-up? But he has also gotten compliments on his outfit...no, no it is clearly just Emet-Selch being who he is: a nuisance.

He exhales, tearing his gaze away from the former Ascian. He can hear the monologues as if they were yesterday, the complaints and questioning. ]

All for the sole purpose of orchestrating the rejoining of several reflections, yes. Which is an ambition you have since set aside thanks to our friend.

[ There is a pause as G'raha waits for a confirmation that may not come. He wants a confirmation. To know that Emet-Selch is not a direct thread to the sanctity of the world. His world. Their world and all the other shards of Etheirys. Even if G'raha knows he will struggle to believe it.

He spares Emet-Selch a wayward glance, but only for a few seconds. ]

...It lead me to believe, mayhap incorrectly, that you would have forgone such debasement without a pressing need.