[ A lot of that doesn’t mean much to Arenvald, but he has seen healers (and others) who can shield, so that is the comparison he draws. A limited barrier, then. At least it kept Connor alive. ]

I… A little bit, I suppose. It seems all I’ve done since we got here is to tell you to be careful, only for you to turn around and do something dangerous, but I’m not going to yell at you or anything. Were we facing down something that could be fought with a sword, I’d have surely put myself in harm’s way as well.

[ He reaches over, resting a hand on Connor’s shoulder and giving it a little squeeze. ]

I’m just glad you’re all right.