[ To accept it as one's new reality, huh... it's a conclusion that he's reached on his own. Ordinarily, he would have praised Connor about this, but he's no longer so sure if that is needed given that Boreas' reputation does not precede him here. ]

I see. I thought of about the same... it is good to keep moving.

[ Forward. Ahead. Et cetera. ]

I knew someone like you back home... so I thought to ask.

[ Lucius had his own quirks, but it seems like Connor is doing much better ]