[ And he seriously considers her question. She doesn't look like she comes from Eos. Likely she's never been there, just like most everyone here. And while Ardyn's been alive for a really long time, he's also been consumed by anger and a desire for vengeance. He's taken names before, but this many?

He looks at her. ]

That's what I don't get, honestly. I know him, he comes from Eos like me. But the Ardyn I know wouldn't open up enough to get that close to someone.

[ .... but then again... Ardyn has some newfound humanity, right? Still, it doesn't make sense. They've just gotten here. ]