There was a confused look in his eyes as she mentioned Juloya. He'd touched his blade many times in his long life, and never once had she spoken to him. It hurt to think that she could, but chose not to. When Rilana mentioned his cooking, [color=f6989d][b]"Well, when you've lived as long as I have, you find the time to learn many things, I'll teach you a thing or two when we get back." [/b][/color] He said this with a smile as he continued to eat. 

He turned to face her more directly, [color=f6989d][b]"A life without plans, regardless if they come to fruition or not, is a lonely one. If anyone knows this, it is me. I've had one singular plan this entire time. And now that it nears completion, I find myself relishing the idea of new plans, new experiences, new... friendships."[/b][/color]

He nodded at her words, not missing out on her hinting.[color=f6989d][b] "Well, in all fairness, it was the plan of your ancestor, I just facilitated it. And I'm quite glad I did, otherwise we wouldn't have met."[/b][/color]

He smiled at her, [color=f6989d][b]"And I think all could be forgiven if it means saving the world."[/b][/color]

[color=f6989d][b]"And I must say... I don't think all hope is lost. And..."[/b][/color] He looked off into the starry night, [color=f6989d][b]"I think this hope is beautiful. And I think it can be real. Just need to get rid of this one last cage of mine."[/b][/color]