Kitiara remains quiet, listening to the girl's story. Even when she finished, the professor stayed quiet a bit longer, considering. "I will begin by saying that joining him and being forced to assist him are not the same thing, and the latter has likely happened more often than any of them care to speak about. Which is something to consider. It would support the rumors, but it doesn't mean he made a decision to do something like that against your family and his own life," she pointed out, not only trying to help but being honest as well.

"I'm curious. Was he expelled because of exploring the vaults?" Because it spoke of what Eldrine might be risking as she was rumored to be doing the same, and often.