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Maybe Neulham wasn't in like with Gidam. Maybe he was trying to intercept this before it went too far by trying to distract Gidam. Like being tied to his duty to keep gates shut, and understanding that Gidam was an easy conductor of spirits.
But truly this happens if we let things take root when they aren't supposed to. You'll find yourself idolizing something.
I swear if they have sex at this point it ruins the whole plot.