"Well, yes," Mirage repeated, not sure if he should be amused or simply exasperated at this point. He supposed he should be glad Cliffjumper was showing a more positive interest at all.

"You may have been lost to the trance in the last rite, but surely you did notice that it was at least far from uncomfortable?"

He frowned; perhaps Cliffjumper had not gone in as deeply as he had thought?

"Most rites and rituals are supposed to bring peace or connection, after all."