Qeya River but oh, it kinda sets me free

The other male met his outburst with a patience that seemed practiced; frankly, Alarian wasn't surprised. Of course, he had expected the worst— he always did— but he got the feeling this wasn't out of character for Aditya. He calmed slightly, trying to stifle his embarrassment enough to answer the question posed.
Well... The Governor thought of Lanawyn, knowing without a doubt that he trusted her the most. But oh, her temper— he thought, then, of level-headed Lily. She was young, but patient— and certainly more grounded than many of their group. I have a friend who is... she's very reasonable. Too reasonable, sometimes; he almost resented her for it, when his own irrationality got the best of him. He was suddenly grateful for the question, though— perhaps he needed the realization, even if it highlighted his own inadequacy and made him feel a little... ah, nevermind.