We got... a bit of a walk home. I can tell you... [He rubs the back of his neck all that same, still torn up about it. How to explain this to Juza, too? He lied to Viren, but he shouldn't to his bonded. They're bros! He can rely on Juza]

Viren, you know... he's kinda an intense guy. All the time. He used to be a really good dad, too, but... when our King died, he just lost it. A lot happened really quick and, well... this Viren, the dragon one here? He doesn't know about a bunch of it. But I do. [a deep sigh, the kind that's tired well beyond the sleep deprivation of the current moment.]

I lied to him, about... about how he dies. I told him that I did it, that I kill him. [so dramatic!! Urg!]

Soooooo! He! Is! Pretty mad at me? About that? I don't know if he believes me, but he's sure mad. Duh.