"If you thought it would protect me, you would." Or because it was easier. Or because Childermass is just generally a secretive bastard who doesn't say much of anything even when there isn't a crisis going on. But Childermass is right; it doesn't matter. In the end, it was Childermass who lost his memory, and Lambert who chose not to say anything.

The magician may not take a step forward, but the witcher will, forgetting his resolve as his eyes catch on that flicker of light off the ring's surface and the mention of Void catches him up with concern as Childermass clutches at his chest. Interpreting the gesture as pain, he closes the distance between them, reaching out to rest a hand on the magician's shoulder before he hyperventilates himself into a fit.

"Hey--" he tries. He's not sure what to say, only that he should be saying something instead of just standing here getting shouted at.