[Well. It would appear one of the fragments at least seems to at least admit they are merely components of a greater whole. Yet where most would be tempted to think the elder an ally for this fact, he is not so sure. ...There must be something flawed in him, something lacking, that the younger brings to him.

So he is to be careful.

His gaze moves from the elder, after a respectful dip of his head. His focus then travels to the younger. To the first problem to assess.]

There is nothing to forgive. It has ever been my duty to assist you and our brethren with yours. ...And perhaps, Emet-Selch, I would not advise you to heed what is said within this place. Merely to hear it, and to make your own decision based upon all of the information divulged.

...A decision I am confident will be the correct one.

[Reassuring. Calm. Serene, in the face of such disorder. And nothing else should be expected of him. A hint of a smile crosses his lips, and then his gaze moves to the elder, the smile still (ever so faintly!) present.]

[To the younger:] I would know more of the term you used. Of debasing our star. Such is contradictory to the oaths each of us has made, is it not? So please. Explain.

[To the elder:] I would also have your response. For I think time has altered you, Emet Selch. Yet I do not think anything would suffice to change the man I know you to be.