Rhea'li just shoots Azem a wry smile and shrugs. "By the standards of the people of my land, he would be positively ancient."

Ha.

"You need not apologise on his behalf; I know he is reliable when it matters most." He taps his chin. "There are many other refugees on the same task as us. I'm sure they can search the courtyards and villas for lost souls. Shall we search the more remote areas?"

He points towards the forested areas around the outskirts of the floating island. Being who they are, he surmises their ability to endure the rigours of the task and travel would be better suited to the task than perhaps some of the other refugees helping.