"I was there when they returned, I was made to watch their punishment, Aunt Bella wanted me to know what would happen to me if I failed again. Told me I was lucky I was her nephew or else I already have known for failing on the Astronomy Tower." His head falls down, his chin on his chest as he takes in a shuddering breath. In all their time together, they’d never discussed the war other than when he apologised. It had been a long time coming and they spent the next hour or sharing their stories, both feeling drained but incredibly lighter that they’d finally talked about it, their bond even stronger and closer for it. They walk more around the gardens before heading back towards the Opera House. 