[ Myriad falls silent, taking a moment to compose himself. At length, he lets out a breath, shaking his head. ]

I apologize. Clearly this is a sore subject for me. And for you as well, I would wager.

[ A pause, and he brushes away an imagined speck from his thigh. ]

I've tried very hard to forget our people. Our home. It's something of a shock to be confronted by it so suddenly, once again.