While the Exarch has completely failed to put his usual barrier back in place, the Tower responds readily to his spiking anxiety as Felih tries to get close, surrounding him with visible, crackling blue aether that would deliver quite a shock if Felih tried to push through. He backs up a little as Felih approaches, still resolutely refusing to meet his gaze.

"It does not matter!" he insists. "I do not matter! I do not know how much more I can impress this upon you. 'tis the people out there who want for your care and need for your aid. I'm..."

Already dead, though he tails off before completing the sentence, edging further and further back as Felih tries to approach him.