[He expected to hear the usual groaning and sighing that came at the mention of his normal 'teaching' methods, and when it didn't happen, he found himself opening his mismatched eyes to peer at her in the dark. No long-suffering bemoaning? No high-pitched griping?

He would ponder that later, even if he already knew the answer. Right now, he didn't want to think that his death had affected her so much.]

Hmmm.

[A friend, was it? It sounded too easy given the Undercity's reputation, but this was a new place. He had heard of place where friendship was apparently easier to come by.]

A curious proclamation. Time will tell if she can adhere to it long-term. I hope for your sake that she has such loyalty.