Antarcticite has much to mull over in the time it takes them to accompany Rutile the rest of the way back to the Dreaming Bridge from the skytrain platform--though that does not prevent them from noticing the change in their senior's demeanour at their question. For a time they don't press the issue, though they note that fissure as clearly as Rutile does.

"If you have the materials, I can mend that for you," the volunteer, polite but sincere, as soon as they reach the edge of the Bridge's property.