It isn't, I was on my way there when I ran into Koltira and was sidetracked.

[ Kida's reach for Koltira's hand also doesn't escape his notice. Kida has already impressed Ashraf in several ways, and it's clear her opinion of him his high; that, along with Koltira's vehemence in defending a strong choice against the recruits on the network is enough to make Ashraf reconsider his own opinion of him. He might be dead, but maybe he's not quite The Worst.

He starts forward and makes it as far as the door before remembering how utterly useless he currently is. He pauses a little stiffly and awkwardly clears his throat, gesturing with a nod of his head that Koltira go first. ]

I may have to ask you to lead the way, Koltira. I'm not quite equipped to fend off any of those creatures right now.