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He was not adverse to telling more of himself, enjoying interaction and banter both. Not every conversation needed to be a deep philosophical one. He guessed there might yet be opportunity for such in the future with Vuk.

As for her question, he nodded. "Yes. Cicero was born here, brought into this world by Meldresi..." He looked at Vuk to see if the name struck any sort of chord, if she knew his mother at all, then added with a wry grin; "And kept here these years by Damien." For it was his brother that created the anchor for Cicero here at Blackfeather Woods and in this world as a whole. His words sounded perhaps more negative than intended; Cicero was grateful for Damien, even if he was unsure his love would ever be answered.