Technicalities. "You're joining a new world," she concedes, inclining her head. "As are the rest of us. Your breed of monster is different than some of the others here, but I can assure you there's great value to having you among us."

Knowledge. Kind words. Levelheadedness. His optimism that first day they met frustrated her, but she's begun to see his side to this, now. Might not've seen it soon enough without a conversation with him.

"Your perception of what you deserve and what you are is biased, my lord. You offer me kindness. I've returned it. Ah, we're here. It's not much from the outside, but mine is six balconies up."