It's all right. And yes, she did, but mother was... well, she was a ruthless woman. She lifted those who deserved it, but those who dared cross or betray suffered terribly. I never quite agreed with that, and neither did Christopher.

Hah... in fact... I'd say he's as much a cause of who I am as mother was. Having him at my side so long... it was odd when he was no longer there.