Caeden responded with a wry look, but nodded slowly. “I may take you up on that offer.” He didn’t let his gaze waver. “But no matter what you say, I won’t abandon my friends.” Alaris’s look was pained. “And I’d never ask you to,” he said softly.
This is weirdly really emotional because i think tal is alaris' best frien and he doesnt remember and isnt taking his side