[It's obvious there is more to it than what he says. If he and Alisaie were so separated, and he "spent some time" in a small but isolated group, without proper protection from the cold...
...it isn't a great logical leap to surmise he was one of those who was actually kidnapped.
Small wonder he didn't want to look.
Krile appears to take this in stride as well, though she can tell Alphinaud is keeping much to himself. Then her footsteps stop.]
Are you all right?
[It is as serious as he was just a few minutes ago.]
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...it isn't a great logical leap to surmise he was one of those who was actually kidnapped.
Small wonder he didn't want to look.
Krile appears to take this in stride as well, though she can tell Alphinaud is keeping much to himself. Then her footsteps stop.]
Are you all right?
[It is as serious as he was just a few minutes ago.]