Dragoncrest Cliffs murder on the outside, everybody inside

It seemed not even war could diminish his uncle's carefree attitude. East smiled a little at the the observation that he was all grown up. The mention of his nomi, a word he hadn't used to describe her in a long time, made him briefly glance away. Things were still too raw where she was concerned, and the mention of her made him uncomfortable. Something like that, he replied vaguely. I'm pretty good, just out for a patrol, he answered with a shrug. What about you uncle? How have you been? It had been some time since they'd seen each other. Even in his somewhat dejected state, he thought it was nice to see him here.