There's a brief glance toward the monitor Essek is watching at that moment before Elidibus responds. "I wonder, what did they ask?" He doesn't ask if Essek answered truthfully.
The questions may give rise to concern about the Ascian's reason for asking. But his tone is polite and calm.
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The questions may give rise to concern about the Ascian's reason for asking. But his tone is polite and calm.