"What makes you say that?" Seifer was not aware of the conversation that lead to that conclusion, of course. Those threats had probably been entirely unnecessary, even if they came from a place of concern and caring. Mercenaries have odd ways of doing things. His found family likes him. That matters.

Likewise Nida was Seifer's reminder, another person who experienced what it was to grow up there. Who knew what a trouble maker he had been. And ultimately what he would do. It wasn't the most comforting thought but it did keep him from completely pretending the whole thing didn't happen and just running away from and ignoring it.

"Alright, well, I already asked you mine. So I guess it's your turn."