Because he was so shocked, he even started stuttering and his tone got all jumbled.
"You should know Atira only left the Hall of the Holy Tree because of her younger brother, but so much time has passed now, and everything that needed investigating has already come to light." The big Catfolk narrowed his eyes and spoke as if he didn't really care, but his paw kept rubbing his pipe, betraying what he felt inside.
After adventuring together for so long, it was finally time to part ways. It might not be right now, but it was coming soon enough—how could that not make people sentimental?
"Actually back in Orlenze, we already received notice from the Holy Sanctuary, but Atira couldn't set her mind at ease about you, so she planned to stay a bit longer. Once you all head to Scepter Coast, it'll pretty much be time for us to say goodbye."
