[ Bastien considers that in somewhat sulky silence. Is it too much to ask that everyone in the entire world protect Byerly with the same vigor as if they were in love with him? It shouldn't be. But— ]

She is very worried.

[ Grudging, but he softens as he goes on. ]

About everyone. We talked about having people ready on the griffons all the time, so they could dive in if anyone needed it.