Always? Well that is a bit comforting. [His interest sparks and he grins; he's like an eager child asking for a story.] Who was it? What were they like?

[His expression shifts from an eager grin back to a shy and uncertain smile a faint flush to his cheeks.] I know he cares for me dearly but I'm not so sure that it's that kind of care, Miss Didi. He feels responsible for me that's all.