He hasn't spoken to any of us directly before. It would be one way to test how we're feeling.

( he says, neutrally but consideringly. )

It's only natural in his eyes because he's a large part of what started it, he's tied to it. That's what I'd have to guess from what we ran into in Ellethia.

And... I can send most on, but it helps not fighting against an undead lord at the time. Most the dead we face aren't remnants of what they were. That's already left. The body remains. It's fewer the number who recollect themselves, and often are leading figures, or predate the brotherhood at all.