[Lyney pauses, feeling the nervous energy building up within him. But despite his fears, he can't let his emotion get the better of him. Father always stressed the importance of controlling his emotions, after all.]

[Father... She had also been the one to push him to tell the others. If she thinks it's a good idea to tell them, he should follow her lead. So he takes a steadying breath and looks up at Kaveh, his expression turning serious.]

Before I begin, I just... want to ask one thing of you. However you respond to the news I'm about to tell you is your decision, and I will respect it no matter the outcome. But I only ask that you hear me out completely before making that decision. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have afterwards as well. Is that fair?