[ He's about to reply to Gilbert by way of his stick, however...
It never did anybody any good, his pretending to be able to see, when he can't; nor denying that it affects his ability to do things, when it does. His own stupid vanity. It had been disastrous that night at Isla Yura's mansion; and also at Vanadi's party. People tried to rescue him when they discovered, unexpectedly, his blindness. If that Chronotis fellow hadn't abducted him out of danger, he might have been able to save Oz and Collette from... ]
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It never did anybody any good, his pretending to be able to see, when he can't; nor denying that it affects his ability to do things, when it does. His own stupid vanity. It had been disastrous that night at Isla Yura's mansion; and also at Vanadi's party. People tried to rescue him when they discovered, unexpectedly, his blindness. If that Chronotis fellow hadn't abducted him out of danger, he might have been able to save Oz and Collette from... ]
I'll call you if I need anything.