[There’s an eyebrow raised in silent curiosity as he glances sidelong at Kaeya. Interesting—and unfortunate—that their mystery Shard-experimenter held such similarities to other sorts of metaphorical monsters.]

I had a similar feeling. Anyone willing to do that isn’t the sort to give up on such cruelty so quickly.

[And the fact that Manon’s Shard had been clustered together with other, weaker ones when they’d fought seems leave little room for doubt in that respect.

He heaves a heavy sigh, one that matches the grim expression his features are now sporting.]

All the more reason we need to find them and put a stop to this. I doubt anyone else unfortunate enough to get dragged into this mess will fare much better.