The kindness in the offer does not go unnoticed, and Eshal is right not to draw attention to it; as it is, Laura is not entirely sure it an be trusted. It seems unlikely that it is due to Yseult's presence, from what little Laura knows of the woman. And she has yet to think of it as a part of Eshal's nature.

But--having expected to be questioned far longer, and with less gentleness--she is disinclined to ask for explanation.

"Yes." She looks over the list one more time, then begins to write out the answers in a sharp, clear hand. (It's all in Nevarran--sorry, Eshal.) A moment or two after she starts, she pauses, however, looking up at Eshal once more. "Do you want descriptions?"

If so, she will need more parchment.