The trip back is incredibly quiet, but that seems only reasonable considering how exposed everyone must feel. Emmrich gives people room. He too needs a little time to process, and doesn't want to intrude. For that reason he doesn't meet Teren's gaze the first time she glances at him. He'd already seen her reaction to walking into a solid surface. Emmrich can't imagine she'd be any happier to know he'd seen her grief.

The second time she looks his way, she stays looking. It feels like an invitation. Emmrich meets her gaze and moves through the small group to walk beside her.

"Warden Teren," he says, an acknowledgement that's meant to also serve as an invitation in return.