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As Korbin suddenly started complaining, Loren blinked in surprise. However, he didn't say anything right away, just tried to project as much reassurance as he could to the hunter. For a long moment, the healer stayed silent. Finally, he gingerly reached out to lay a hand on the other man's shoulder. "You're right. It's not yours." The Launceleyn's voice was soft and shockingly gentle. Taking a deep breath, he smiled. "And I haven't done anything to set it up yet. Just made it so that, if the people of Halo did want it, we could." Still speaking in an almost soothing tone, he gave Korbin an understanding look. "And not much would change. We couldn't maintain that many, so it would mainly just supplement what the hunters bring it. Ease the pressure a bit." Pausing, Loren bit his lip. "You told me how dangerous it was out there. And that you didn't have the time to pursue what made you happy." He tilted his head to one side, eyes studying the hunter's features. "Would it really be that bad if a few things changed? Things you, and the rest of Halo approved of?" It came out almost in a whisper. LOREN Not quite an open book