... It does.

[ It frustrates he more, however, that she's troubled so many because of this, even when she really couldn't help any of it. ]

For what it's worth, I'm sorry you had to deal with this, too. Not just with my shadow, but with yours, too. I'm uncertain how we might prepare ourselves better in the future, but... You have my word that next time something goes awry here, I will do my best to help you, Astarion.