Right. [ He thinks about it for a second, or seems to, and decides to take another drink. ]

So. I had figured out my parents were murdered, and I had my suspicions about who did it. I didn't quite believe it, though. I went to confront him, he was still in my social circle— I brought my sword, but I wasn't expecting to use it. I thought there must have been some explanation.

I had a great many lessons, you see, but no education.