Noctisardor Bypass no context.

Arbiter was big on control -- of the world around her, of herself -- so perhaps that was why she might sound perfectly normal to an untrained ear. Her voice wasn't quite as cold and empty in tone, but with less words came less opportunity for something she didn't want to escape to do so. 

Did she really want to know the details? Ignorance would have been bliss. In that moment she would have much preferred to just celebrate the return of her son. Her gaze dropped to the ground in front of them as they walked. Pike painted a clear enough picture. She drew in a breath, exhaling slowly. She'd looked over at his last pause, at his smile, but didn't have one in return. I thought I'd lost you both. It was a long time-- A rare incomplete thought. A long time without a word. A long time to worry. I'm glad you're home.