The Sunspire A claim on the mountain

Although Rannoch was skilled in masking his emotions, the news of Keoni's untimely demise had caught him off guard. His heart felt suddenly heavy as Valette settled his suspicion, and tears rimmed his eyes. Although it had been some time since Rannoch had seen Kenoi, he had always been fond of her. 

"I'm very sorry for your loss," Rannoch acknowledged, his voice subdued by his grief. "She was always kind, despite what had happened." Valette's anger was expected, and Rannoch had felt similarly when he Rose had deducted what had happened to Keoni. 

Rannoch smiled faintly and met Valette's gaze. "Payback is not necessary," Rannoch assured the woman as he shook his head. "We were all happy to help."