[No lost elf fingies on the chopping block today...

He sure does have people he speaks of in the same way Alphinaud speaks of this particular person, though, so he nods in understanding.]

They sound like an impressive person... [Impressive people usually do have to carry burdens.] You sound lucky to have them - and they sound lucky to have you, and your other companions. Not just anyone can stand up to a task like that, even if it's a duty.

[(samurai voice) Seppuku isn't great actually.]