[ Boy, they've had some bad conversations and this is not the worst, but it is the one that has most made her want to disappear into the ground. This information is going to the grave with her. She will never let Noin know. Ever.

She clears her throat and shakes her head, trying to look exceptionally dignified despite the redness in her ears. ]

I appreciate it, dear brother, but I think knowing the... background... of how you acquired it makes it all the worse. Just -- I'll. Think about it. Okay? But for now I have some things to work out in my head still about, mm, everything.