[Dist is far too distressed to be angry at you for pointing out his obvious failure, Gorthan.

In fact, he barely has words for that comment. He goes to say something, but just closes his mouth again.

Finally, he finds something intelligible to say.]

I attempted to be gentle with him while he was a Magikarp after I discovered what he would become. I thought I had covered all of my bases. [Said in a lower voice,] I don't understand how it still ended like that.