Glacius isn't going to agree with that... out loud, at least, as there's no call to make Carlisle feel chastised. It's not his fault, of course; it's just the way things work in Hadriel that the one time he felt strong and bold enough to go out on his own was when all hell broke loose. No doubt the gods planned it this way... the vile parasites, this is why he needs those fragments—

—Realizing his focus is being pulled away from what is really important, the ice alien stops himself and nods instead. He rises to his feet, hoisting Carlisle with all the gentle strength he can muster. "Perhaps... perhaps my focus has been too divided for too long," Glacius muses, at first seemingly to himself, but then he flicks his green eyes down to regard his partner through his peripheral vision as he starts walking.

"I thought that getting those fragments... leaving you alone... I thought that I was doing it for us. To pave the way for a better life that we may share, in a safer world," the otherworldly being continues, followed by a grimace. "But maybe... maybe I was doing it for myself just as much. I want to leave this place, desperately so—I have ever since I got here. I will not act on that yearning ever again if it could put you at risk, Carlisle. From here on out... until I am sure that you are safe... I will always be at your side. I promise you."