[ Adra squeezes Gil's hand when the other man looks away, his own soft heart vulnerable to any sign of remorse, any suggestion of self-reflection. He sighs. ]

I do believe in you, Gil. And I'm not ...

[ They start walking, and he tries again, before they're caught up with Saber. ]

I'd never try to interfere with any of your -- [ he's about to say romances, but does this situation really qualify? ] -- relationships. It's not my business. I just want to make sure we all get out of here, safe and whole. That's all.

[ And then he falls silent, because they've hit the landing, and they've hit the aellos, and suddenly he cannot see a single goddamn thing. Damn it. ]