[Even though Myr cannot see the way Everett's eyes round and his lashes bat rapidly, his shock is clear in the bond. His stunned silence clear in the air. His answer, quiet]

I... am not certain. Perhaps. Just the same. [is that good? Bad? He can't wrap his mind fully around the idea.]

There was a charm to Sherwood, that much is clear. He was not a man driven by cruelty, but... he did not value those who loved him. [and there's the dread. Is Everett any better than that? He's far from altruistic, after all. He leaves people over and over out of fear and selfishness, not wishing to be hurt.]