[The change in tune from Matt is so sudden that Barnaby's caught totally off guard when he fastens that knot, and vanishes once more.]
Wait--! [He takes a step forward addressing where Matt had been a second before.] These people do deserve to be saved! And you're right to question the Regent.
[He doesn't expect a reply, since he seems to have blown whatever chance they had at cooperation. But he won't turn to leave right away, instead backing off and straining his hearing to ensure Matt isn't about to plan a surprise attack on his way out.]
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Wait--! [He takes a step forward addressing where Matt had been a second before.] These people do deserve to be saved! And you're right to question the Regent.
[He doesn't expect a reply, since he seems to have blown whatever chance they had at cooperation. But he won't turn to leave right away, instead backing off and straining his hearing to ensure Matt isn't about to plan a surprise attack on his way out.]