[Of course. Just as he an Ardbert had walked a similar yet different path, so too did Azem. He does grimace a little at Themis' relaying of Emet-Selch's reaction at the prospect of losing Azem... again, Rhea'li's expression growing sympathetic.]

Undoubtedly in no small part because it already happened once, even if the permanency of the matter was not of Azem's own choice.

[He'd seen it so much in his travels... those who suffered a horrific, life changing event and it would dog their heels in both waking and sleep, clouding their minds 'til there was naught else.]

Though we have lived different lives, mayhap Azem would be more inclined to listen to their familiar, hm?