[ Ohhhhh boy. That's, yep that sure is a thing Steph just went out and said. Rhys technically agrees with the Leithian on what he says, but seeing all eyes dart to Steph, many narrowing with derisive distaste makes him worried. As a Kendry maybe a little? Technically she is his pilot. But it's much more as a friend because he worries about her and one of the on;y good things he can do is talk his way out of stuff.

...Usually.

He's actually better at convincing people to do stuff? Whatever. Rhys sees a chance to step in and quickly clears his throat, moving to her side quickly. Something to take attention away from her. People already hate him for being a Kendry--it can't be any worse. ]

Okaaaay, let's all just--just take a second to calm down a little yeah? We're all upset about what happened, we don't need to yell at each other.