User blog comment:HoundTheDestroyer93/Ask The Jaghunds/@comment-28358106-20180105174812/@comment-28358106-20180117150136

"Yes, well, these things happen.  We can't help what we are.  Isn't that right, kiddo?"

Thomas reaches over and pets Aegis's head affectionately. His nonchalance about what has happened and his touch exude the feeling that everything is normal, and his confidence seems to affect Aegis, who takes it in stride. Her tear-streaked face shows no sign of sadness now as she reaches up with a wing and wipes her nose.

"I shouldn't hold you up, but that glyph should last you till morning.  Still, first chance you get you should come by and see Ferra; she's missed you your last two visits and she's been asking about you." He glances to Marcus.

It's clear what Thomas is doing. By asserting himself in front of Aegis and not furthering the situation through questions, he's diffusing her temper.