[On one hand, it's almost progress that Rutile is willing to admit Padparadscha's condition was troublesome for them. On the other, they can't help but wonder if it wouldn't have been more helpful to reach that point back in their world. Perhaps that way they would have reconsidered their stance on offering Rutile the full truth.

As it is, Padparadscha seems unbothered, offering a slight smile and mild shrug to the question.] Well, it depends on the team, doesn't it? There are people like that angry little one, Bortz, that won't be held back by any partner.

[And at the same time, are they truly partners anymore? Rutile has taken the course of science, and while Padparadscha doesn't doubt their sentry skills are still honed, it's not their primary role any longer. It's an unusual situation, to be sure, when a gem chooses a different path to what they were initially assigned.]