"I'm fine, I made a deal with Claunthe to get away. It was...too painful to be there."

From what she's heard, Ava would understand why, or the woman could at least guess. Valdis also takes a breath of the fresh air.

"Peter didn't tell me outright, but it sounded like he also made a deal to take your place somehow."

Though not with Claunthe.

"I don't like it, and I'm sure you don't either, but you need to let him take your place."