[ It certainly is a story that gives Tyler pause. In fact, for a moment he sort of just freezes as the different facets of the tale sink in. There's so much to parse that he just stares vacantly at Ankari for a moment, gaze unfocused. He's easy to snap out of it though. Maybe it's the bartender making up more drinks, or maybe it's Ankari himself. ]

You don't need to say sorry. There's nothing to be sorry for except the million questions that are buzzing around in my brain now.

[ Which is to say he's not running for the hills and actually has some burning queries he wants answered but also is aware this could be something Ankari doesn't want to dig into further. ]