Well, I hesitated at first because although I had a plan, I wanted to hear what Elias had to say first, just in case King Ellen's orders conflicted with it.

Then I hesitated again, because Elias had said that he thought Yarrow was going to join the King (of Athory)'s side. Suddenly plot-dumping him looks even more risky than it did before.

But, yes, not having anyone tell me that my plans were stupid was indeed distracting... :)