[ At the idea of memories being erased, Guilford scowls. ] Incredible and cruel, if that is the case. [ An additional pause to think it over, recalling his own theories from when he read over what was available. He shifts the welcoming basket from one hand to the other as his grip was a little sore. ]
All of the suggestions are fantastical, the simplest explanation would be the second. [ Because why would Acumen take a dead person away just like that and how would it revive her? ]
Hm? [ Oh, his eyes. That's right. She wouldn't know...
He eases his expression a bit and shakes his head. ] No, I am well enough. I do not mean to worry you. It was just an accident. [ "Just" is an understatement there, but it's not a lie. A largely unexplained event like that can only be rightfully called an "accident" without hard facts. ]