[Guileless is probably the best work to describe Barriss in her current state. She's not a good liar, she's not even good at pretending, especially not to Ahsoka. That may be why the sudden change in her demeanor is so shocking, but right now she's basically as confused and taken aback as Ahsoka was.]

The Republic. The War.

[Pressing her face into her hands, she lets out a muffled sigh, more of that frost growing, her boots freezing to the Earth.]

I don't know what to say, Ahsoka. But I believe you. I...felt something on Drongar, when I was exposed to some of the bota. Like, there was something wrong, something deadly coming. But as Master Yoda says, the future is always in motion.

[So she hadn't said anything to most people.]

Maybe us being here together is the Force trying to find a way to reconcile that. Or, a way you can find some sort of peace. I can feel your anger. And if there's some way I can help you find that peace, I will do it.

[She looks up, gaze seeking Ahsoka's.]

I don't want you to fall into darkness, Ahsoka.