I never had time to think of any quadrants. And when I had the time I didn't want anything to do with trolls. [He gives her a small smile, adjusting to sit up. Both his arms soon go around her as he curls forward to comfortably move his chest under her head and set a hand on her hair.]

He does. But pain and suffering makes a part of you, just like happiness does. It's all about balance.

[Summoner stays quiet for a moment, just listening to her, and he doesn't catch her glance up at him after her last question. A small shrug then, breathing long breath out as he looks forward into the trees.]

Yeah, nicer than I think he feels he should be. I understand though, he's a good kid, and it's nice to see him slowly learning proper morals. I'll do my best by him, the same I do with his ancestor.