A few days after the Ritual on the Road, Rask approaches Gustav away from the others after camp is set and horses are tended to.
“My Brother, it felt like our battles in Sutheron against the agents of the Dark Hand, the mercenaries in the alley, and against the Raidensblud Blade in the sewers were some of the first times you struck the fatal blow against a fellow human.”
Rask pauses and looks away from Gus, giving the ranger all the space he needs.
After a few moments of silence, he quietly speaks.
“Gus, my Brother-in-Raiden, and true son of Aegir: Anything you need, I am here for you. I’ve been there. I’ve lost count at this point, anything you need to get off your chest or talking about, you will get no judgement from me.
“Anytime. If you need to talk, or just go for a walk with a friend, you tell me, and I will do everything I can to do it. You’re a good man. Killing a fellow human is never easy. Not the first time, not the hundredth time.”
Rask is a bit sad, but most of all, focused on Gustav.