[The vampire squinted in her direction. That- as soon as he gave up on getting her to talk or share, she decided to open up? It wasn't confusing at all, no, but he had to admit it made him feel... strangely calmer? He shifted on his seat to look at her oncemore, fully turning his body on the pillow, and tried to process all of that.

They had someone who was basically slave of an evil goddess, someone who had been groomed by a goddess, a crazy Gith that worshiped her queen as a goddess and, despite this trend of 'gods ruin everything they touch', Nepione was apparently just... a lost girl of some sort? A bit underwhelming, perhaps, but he did feel some sort of pride in knowing he was the one holding this information right now.]

So you want us to perceive as the infallible leader who needs no help whatsoever? That is going to make you crack, darling.

[He didn't miss how she tended to the journal, the fingertip tap, and when he spoke it was with a much calmer tone. Now, he had to show her that someone else could take at least a bit of control of the situation and she didn't need to 'mom' them, because that was the impression he was getting.]

Am I to assume your family is full tiefling? I will keep an eye open for any of them who isn't Rowan's siblings or Bex's spouse. If I find anything else relevant, I will bring it to you. It's not that difficult. You won't even have to think about it unless something relevant happens to be found and you can keep fawning over mister musk while I do what I am best at. Gathering information.

[He wanted to object he didn't want to be put in the same level as Halsin, but he let that side.]

Thank you for taking care of us, mother, but I promise you we can survive one night or two if you decide to breathe for yourself for once. Hells, how many people did you assist since this journey started?