[Of all things that breaks Celehar's composure, his ears abruptly dropping down in a horrified realization. He very quickly masters his expression again, locking away whatever thought had just occurred to him - when he speaks again, he is doing his best at a neutral, unbothered tone.]

Whatever speculation we make, it will be supplanted by the truth of the matter, when we learn of the next Crossing. These are only possibilities, after all.

[The true problem with his fair skin is how terribly it shows the faintest hint of a flush.]