And it is because I remember that I strive to forget. [ His lips press into a tiny, weary smile. Yet again, he does not denounce what is said, but only sorry that he continues to flee when he has the answers to save Phantom from his internal strife. ]

Lucien --

[ Shalem steps forward. He, for once, does not have the words of comfort or consolation to offer. The matter is something far too close to him, and he shies away from anything that would touch on old memories. ]

I fear we may be being played with, and so we should move with caution.