"I suspect because everyone is on edge about it right now especially. Look, Byerly is full of shit. Don't believe anything he says unless he's been kicked in the head first. Even then, wait to see what he backs up with real action instead of bluster--for example, travelling across the sea to take down a Templar who abused your apprentice."

That right there matters a lot more to Colin than any bullshit spouted on the crystals.