And so humble about it, as well, [is his half-joke of a response, his tone mild.

He intends to get too the heart of the matter, though; even if he'd prefer to guide Scott that way gently, he's not opposed to using more direct methods.]

Nor are you alone here. [Zekarion wonders, if everyone Scott knew disappeared from this place, would he be able to start over again, build just as many connections? He waits for the space of a breath, then continues along the lines of what remains unspoken, gaze focused squarely on Scott's expression.] Unfortunately... that doesn't mean all of us will make it through unscathed.