It was the same as the Sunday rituals, yes.

[ though this is a good point... however troubling it may be. ]

You're right, of course. [ there aren't a lot of options. but no sword wants to leave another behind to break - especially one they care so much about. ] We should bring your concerns to the others, as well, to see what they think of it. Maybe one of them will have a better idea of how to save him, or at least to ensure that he joins us here, if our plan fails.