[the contact is comforting, getting Martin to look up – Bariyan's way first, then Koltira. his mouth twitches a little as he works to think to make...the thoughts words.]

Mmh, well, I... [look at him go, unable to get what he wants out when given the chance.] I remembered. I remembered what you did to help me. [flickering a glance to Bariyan.] Both of us.

I forgot about it for a while. That's why...I was afraid.