Of course, [Myr is swift to reassure, with a softening to his expression.] You hardly need ask.

[Or perhaps he did, given Myr cornered him here after weeks of that same hesitancy... But they're talking now, and Myr truly does not wish this to be any more distressing than it's already been.

On to the questions, then.]

Your friend, the mermaid. What would Sherwood have done with her, in the same situation?