Now, now, Anise. I'll have my know that my heart is as overflowing with warmth as ever.

[But his own levity is also silence by her response. He observes her body language with his hands folded together. It's clear she's aware of any of the lamentable events to occur after her time. Jade is just no so sure as to what extent.]

Do you now? May I ask precisely how much you've learned of your future?