[ He smiles at her, a slight twitch at the top of his ears. The tail hidden beneath the robes sways just a bit. Ah, how he would travel with her if he could. Not yet... not yet. ]

I am hardly needing of an assistant. Company, however, most certainly. Not to mention an overseer to make certain the research we find is of the kind needed to give to your fellow Scions.

[ A pause is given to her question. Then, a smile in his face. ] Worry not, Thisru. When all of this is said and done, I will have a favor to ask of you. And, should everything work as it ought to, we will see to the possibility of joining you.

[ He chuckles. Both are stars in his mind. Ones that even though he has reached out to? He will not be able to catch in his palms. At least, however, the stars have reached down to him. ]

You need not be more than who you are. That is all I would ever ask.