Xefr nodded silently to the two Ghashyr, and sent out a response message to Myrsa, "I shall do what I can to help those who need it, for that is my goal. I make no exceptions. But next time we meet, lady Talmyr, I hope that you can answer my questions."

After watching the Ghashyr leave, the drake looked back to Re'Ni. His voice was clear, but otherwise displayed no emotion, "Very well then Re'Ni. I will tell you the truth as I know it. And I can already tell that you do not wish my pity, so I will withhold it. I came to this planet at the request of a Ghashyr explorer, who wanted me to come to his world as proof that dragons still existed. I complied, so with my ship I came, and I brought two companions with me to the surface. One was Tec, and the other was Guardian, both dragons. Guardian however, became sick, and has since gone to rest, leaving me and Tec here. So simply put, we are not of your world. We are dragons yes, but of another home. But... If what I saw and heard in that tomb was true, then our two races may be more alike than I had previously believed. So, I do not wish to hurt you because you may be a piece of a puzzle that I wish to see completed. Tec however... had no such goal. He was scared of what was inside the lower depths, and while I met with that Ghashyr Queen, who had come to see if I was real, Tec must have met with you. I know not of his goals, if he even had any to begin with. But I suppose the question is do you see malice in his eyes? After all, it is your choice as to whether you believe me and Tec. We cannot and will not force you to, so it is your judgement that decides it all. Though I must ask you, lady Valx, what did Tech offer you?"

While Xefr spoke, the Shard was undergoing his own little breakdown. He cowered and shrank back at Re'Ni's look and words, unable to speak. It was only after his companion finished that he gained enough confidence to speak. "I'm sorry! Of course I was wrong, and of course I failed. It's because I am a failure! I fail everybody I know or meet, from you to Xefr to all my friends! I don't know why I'm even trying, anything I say is worthless, or just makes everything worse. I can't help anybody, and I don't know how to control my feelings. Around you Re'Ni, my head goes moot and my heart's pounding is louder than any coherent thought, so I'm just useless to you! Put your trust in Xefr, because I'm not worth any of it! He'll be able to understand you at least..." Tec then dropped to the ground, and curled up into a sort of ball, covering his face with his wings. He was almost silent, though some muffled sounds made their way through. This also gained the attention of Xefr, who looked over at his companion in worry.