"I know she cares deeply for both you and your brother," Skellig says. "And while she only spoke briefly of the fact that your last meeting did not end favorably, this did not change the feelings I could sense from her, towards family."

He notes the curiosity in Elihu's tone.

"And I only had just considered the thought, while sitting here. After you...spoke...with her last week, I knew she was concerned about how your other brother may react to meeting me. I have been told his temper runs a bit...hotter."

Red hot inferno, more like it.

"She was looking forward to seeing you, first."