You find it difficult to lie to the distraught man, but with him under the burden of so much grief, the truth may cause more harm than good. The most important thing at this moment is to keep your Company united.

Gamel nods, fighting back the tears. "Apologies, Oathsworn. It gets the better of me sometimes. You took me in and I owe you. Think I'd crack if it weren't for my work. I've been making improvements to my field gear with the things we learned on our travels from Bastone in mind. I would be happy to make the same modifications to the other lads' equipment if you can help cover the cost."