[Good. He smiles back, a little relieved, and goes to sit near Th'ancred. Gods, he's missed his brother- but he doesn't want to crowd him, either.]

I suppose it must be, after that long. They seem to have taken everyone by surprise- I don't think it's on your shoulders alone. We should definitely look into finding out more about them, though.

[they'll find some way! definitely '-'b]