Another one of Tiatan's friends is dead. I know I was really busy the last few times I saw Merk and often talked above his head, but I really liked him. He was loyal; he was helpful; he is someone Tiatan considered a friend. He'll be missed. Good luck with your next.
I didn't travel with you all that much but I enjoyed what interactions we did have. We were sometimes enemies, sometimes allies. Whenever I saw you I wasn't sure where we stood, but that made it fun.