I-I've...heard that as well. [ His inside source in the Council agreed with that thought. True lights were restrictive, and a liability. But they were also the other half a person's soul. ]

O-Oh. [ Wasn't expecting that offer. ]

If-if you want. I'm...not the best of company right now, though. S-So I apologize. [ A clear understatement given his tone and disposition at the moment. ]