[Altius wonders if it's true that there are parts of them their captors can't reach—and if it ultimately means anything, when their entire physical and mental states can be changed on a whim. Still, he can't deny the Chosen have shown they're capable of affecting this world in some ways...]

Perhaps not, but neither are questions such as— [he picks up the next card after Richard does, but only halfway, like he's already planning to put it aside] "Can your conscience ever be truly clean?"

[A brief twist of his upper lip displays his poor opinion of the text before he returns to a more neutral expression and moves his attention back to Richard.]

I'd be interested in hearing more of your thoughts on your inspirational efforts at some point, in any case. We can find a more lighthearted topic for now if you like.