[ That earns a moment's pause. A slight cant of the head in thought. ]

I would also hope so. That level heads will prevail, despite this sudden plot twist. Though ... [ A soft exhale. ] -- being able to think like that may be a privilege, in this situation.

[ It has not escaped his notice that some of these secrets are a lot more digestible than others. Serpilia, he'd guess from her reaction, is not one of the heaviest hitters, but even the 'lighter' secrets here aren't pleasant. He doesn't want to assume what those with the heavier burdens are going through right now. ]