Daniil's confusion turned briefly to surprise, then to mournful reflection, his paw tracing the leather strips woven around the hilt of his mother's blade. "I never knew," he remarked, his voice quiet. "Uncle Talinn never talks much about Mum's youth. He doesn't talk much about her at all, really. She's always been a big mystery." He hesitated before adding, "I feel like I lost her before I really got to know her. I know we've just met, but... well," he deferred, "if you ever feel like talking, sharing any stories of what she was like, I would feel honored." He glanced toward Caden before adding, "And I'd love to learn more about Minister Freemont as well. I know your feelings are mixed on her, Caden, but I'd be happy to learn more about what she was like from a beast she called friend once."
