[The other one from Miles' world, he means. Byerly. Vlad is speaking as if the other men present do not exist and are not important. And to him, they are not. He is calming himself by focusing on Miles, checking to see the young man is not harmed in any way. He made a comment about the fragility of his bones and Vlad would not see him come to more harm over a squabble the boy had nothing to do with. So he would gather his thoughts, rein in that iron control, and stay to see him safe.]
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[The other one from Miles' world, he means. Byerly. Vlad is speaking as if the other men present do not exist and are not important. And to him, they are not. He is calming himself by focusing on Miles, checking to see the young man is not harmed in any way. He made a comment about the fragility of his bones and Vlad would not see him come to more harm over a squabble the boy had nothing to do with. So he would gather his thoughts, rein in that iron control, and stay to see him safe.]