No, don't be. We were both distracted, and reasonably so. ... I know it's not the best situation, but I hope you're able to enjoy your time here. The people I want to catch up with- they tell me that this place is strange but they're happy.

[ And really, they were both in the same boat. This place didn't need mechanics, and it didn't need battlemages. But maybe in at least one case, it was for the best? ]