"Just because they are easier to hide than other reactions does not make them any less difficult to heal from," he says, honestly. "All of those are valid reactions to having been exposed to such a horrid ordeal. It is good that you are here now and safe, and perhaps in time you will be able to travel once again."

Skellig can vouch for their continued safety - as now that they are with Koshchei, even from what little interaction he has had with the man so far...he doubts any harm would come to these women, if an attempt were made.