[ He's silent as well, eyes glued to his hands as Azem processes their shock. ]

We didn't know what was happening at first. Strange creatures began to manifest spontaneously, reflecting people's worst fears and nightmares. Ironically, 'twas Hermes - Fandaniel, now - who identified the trouble as originating where the aetherial currents ran weakest. But--

[ He stops, abruptly realising something. His expression darkens. ]

Venat... She knew, [ he hisses. ] She escaped along with Rhea'li. And yet she still did that to us!