She didn't mean to ask the question. Truthfully, it seemed inappropriate. Everyone was entitled to their own private feelings and thoughts. As soon as the question slipped from her tongue, she wished she hadn't asked. Instead of immediately answering, the wizard ran his hands through his pale blond hair and sighed. A war was going on within himself if his countenance was anything to go by. Finally, after several awkward moments of tense silence, he spoke again.