[ If not for the fact that he is still holding onto Alkaid's hand and has no plans of letting go, he would steeple his fingers together and mull over what Jonathan has just told him. But even if he spent a long time thinking about it, it would not make what he speaks of possible. He might fervently wish for it, but wishes do not have the ability to make things happen.

As for what he remembers, he certainly does recall their discussion, and the notion that they have known each other for so many lifetimes now. If they were alone in this room together, he believes he could easily express the feelings associated with their ancient bond, but as they are not, it seems best to spare Jonathan from that.

At his next words, however, he finds himself shaking his head almost immediately. ] I have never known you to be less than an attentive one, and what is more, I fully realize that your responsibilities may keep you occupied and therefore, I hold no grudge at all. [ He views Jonathan as the best godfather he could have asked for, and is not inclined to change his mind. ]