[ the expected litany of reasons for lucanis not to be here is familiar, and expected. so lucanis lets neve work through what she needs to work through, instead turning his attention to the bag he had set aside in favor of getting her attention. ]

I am capable of multi-tasking; the contract will be completed in due course, and you require help now. [ matter-of-factly; he has never left a contract unfinished, and he does not intend to start now. he picks up the bag, turning to meet her gaze again with a tired smile. ] Besides, Treviso will be fine, under Viago and Teia's attention.

[ rook, too, has set their mind to efforts there, for now. organizing aid efforts to minrathous, though lucanis keeps that to himself, for now. rook had been reluctant to remain behind, truth be told, but teia had told rook they were needed in treviso for... something. lucanis suspects nothing of great importance, and teia merely had provided an excuse for lucanis to come here alone. something to thank her for, later. ]

So, I am here -- to lend aid to you. Because no contract or job will be completed if you run yourself ragged. Do you have a place to sit and eat?

[ and he holds out the bag, expectant. ]

I brought lunch, as I assumed you would not want to leave your city absent being dragged against your will.

[ because he would be the same, if it was treviso. ]