[That... doesn't answer Charles' question at all, and in fact sparks several more. So does the sudden switch in demeanor, as soon as they reach the relative safety of the trees.]
Don't mention it.
[Swapping niceties feels entirely wrong after the way the last couple of minutes have gone, but now that the man has calmed down a bit, Charles isn't eager to rile him back up with interrogation. He hesitantly lets go of Zane's arm, watching carefully for any sign of another sudden shift.]
C'mon, I'll take you back to your house, or whatever.
[He's certainly not taking him to the gathering hall.]
no subject
Don't mention it.
[Swapping niceties feels entirely wrong after the way the last couple of minutes have gone, but now that the man has calmed down a bit, Charles isn't eager to rile him back up with interrogation. He hesitantly lets go of Zane's arm, watching carefully for any sign of another sudden shift.]
C'mon, I'll take you back to your house, or whatever.
[He's certainly not taking him to the gathering hall.]