*Auspex stands somewhat frozen for a few moments, torn* He is a good leader... though I'd hoped this truce would allow him more time. Perhaps it will, yet.

Void is so wretched... *she bows her head slightly* Why did he take even the comfort of touch away from you? I would offer you solace- *she hesitantly gestures toward his shoulder, but doesn't actually touch him* -but I doubt you would find it consoling... and that hurts me. He's taken one of my means of healing from me, and I hate that. *she frowns unhappily*