I think Aemoten is is decidedly between "please just let me pass out somewhere" and generally not thinking all that much since he isn't really able to, and being intent on reaching Zerul as quickly and painlessly as possible (which also includes doing whatever Etakar wants because, well, Etakar doesn't actually obey anyone and it is easier to just go for it [also plot reasons]). Jack, do Jaelnec and Olan stay back or move along? Do you think either of them would initiate conversation before Domhnall, Iridiel or Aemoten (or Etakar does whatever he would do next)? Might help with figuring out where to leave that other half-post and how far we take things...