[He nods firmly, listening. He still doesn't get this Cade Family thing but it's probably on his mother's side or something. Families spread wide once open transport became easy, after all.]

Ahaha... yeah, he's been... trying to teach me a few things.

[Emphasis on 'trying'. The spark is there, but... he's such a bright soul even the taint of darkness isn't grasping so well.]

So it's better to be prepared, but hope not to have to use that preparation?