[The smile he gives him is worn and almost apologetic; but he’s glad to see Arenvald as he enters the tent. Good to know that he’s uninjured and in one piece after fighting the rage of the Storm in his own way.]

My presence was required, as I said. Otherwise I wouldn’t have done it, I wouldn’t have risked—

[He pauses, then realigns to another statement. But the implication is clear: risked everything.]

Connecting to the Library paid off, in the end.