Tyr's voice wasn't enough to convince Ion that things were entirely acceptable. He was even losing control of his voice near the end. It was impossible to ask Tyr to not be troubled by what was happening. They were taking a ride somewhere because of their choices. And if only Ion had been less pressed with the situation. Tyr's own life being tossed away so easily was still because Ion had been involved. There was a very thin light to all of that.

He straightened up, "I can always count on Tyr McDohl. It's why we are here. I could truly rely on you to work with me."

There were many people to blame. Maybe he could accept his own death all over again but for Tyr that was too much. He led Tyr along with his own guessing from the very beginning. And now he couldn't even offer any compensation. But there was something that he learned from Tyr which would have Ion extend his hand to lightly touch the other's.