Zar'Ah...one of the Apparitions, wasn't it? It's increasingly unclear to Imoen whether they are directed by Jade or retain something of themselves.

Now isn't the time for rehashing the particulars of Phasmalism. The terrible sound Jade makes, that is the important thing. Imoen hasn't broken down like this in front of someone, herself. That the sound replaces an apology makes things simpler for Imoen, not having to wave away apologies that she doesn't want. But that sound. Her throat feels tight.

Now is not the time to let the matter go.

"And since then?"