[ At least by the time he gets everyone together again, he's much calmer. Just ... man. Whatever light was in him yesterday has been utterly snuffed out again. It's his own damn fault, really.

This time he's not coy. Tiredly: ]

Someone decided to take advantage of the situation. I got hit with Advancement Opportunity last night. ... I haven't decided who I'll switch to yet.

[ He's willing to talk it over, since hey, whoever he switches to could at least help them in the final trial, or whatever else they decide to do. ]