Yeah. That's probably a good idea. [And as he moves toward the fire and away from the window, he gives her a small smile that's meant to be reassuring, but it probably falls a little flat.] Thank you.

[Hopefully this will help... right?]

Oh, and... if it matters? [He shakes his head.] I didn't join the Grand Bell just to get away from where I grew up. Actually, I was pretty sad to go, and homesick for a while. [He frowns.] I'm... not sure why I blurted any of that out, but I'm even less sure of why I lied.