[The way he sees it, what Estinien did with Black Rose is nothing but a minor setback. Something that can be fixed, and ultimately those who oppose him and his will eventually die out anyway. Unless, of course, they find the means to work alongside the scions like he's hoping they might...then who knows what that might mean for Estinien in the grand scheme of things, but he's not about to leave out a possible important factor merely because he might seem like an inconvenience at the moment.]

...Yes, well, you should be on your way, shouldn't you? I would hate to delay you much further than I have already. Do be careful, I'd hate to hear something awful befell you in your travels.