No. And I… I don't know how much good I would have been. [for anyone- for the Circle. He puts his hand over Th'ancred's, trying to reassure him.] Have they? That's- huh, they must see this as much of a problem as anyone…

Ah! Very good- I expect we could learn a lot. Though their safety is important, of course… [he's interested, too, of course!] Ah… perhaps they've hidden themselves well enough…?