Okay, let's take stock of the situation. Xe currently has a gun to the back of his head. Idria knows Xe, and vice versa...and their past relationship seems to have been very nurturing and respectful, to say the least. I'm assuming that both Ciaran and Misha are armed, but they're in no position to use their weapons without endangering Xe's life. Twap, nefarious villains, and clones are no longer there.
Elsewhere, Ailourophasia is concerned. Bob is doing something. Fiar is running a country...or, with the time zones, sleeping. Snitter is counting her mini-muffins....
Boy, I can't stay serious for very long, can I?