I can't blame them.

[ Nikolai takes her earpiece as well, and moves to leave them between Korol's paws. ]

They can take care of these for us. Shall we?

[ Taking her arm, he leads her a distance away from camp, saying nothing further until they reach the edge of the trees. Even then, his tone is still conversational and easy. ]

I'm not bringing Korol this time. He's too tired for it, he needs the rest. I'm leaving him with Athos. A couple of days shouldn't be so bad.