Well, that's Gadriel: full of surprises. Most of them unpleasant.

"Most other Visitors are kind." Most. Not all. "We should support each other when we can for the times when we might need their aid."

Their journey took them past Cordelia's Rest, where a bunch of new offerings had been piled. The look of distaste on Gadriel's face was probably noticeable. He wore a helmet most of the time--nobody paid attention to what anyone's face did.

"They have been dodging us so far already. I suspect this will drive them even further aground."