[A dismal, hopeless world under a tyrant, huh? That paints an intriguing picture, but certainly not one that made for light conversation. Vander hadn’t quite expected that to be lying in wait there when he asked the question. He knows when things are best left untouched, and deems it for the best not to pry further.]

Some things are better left dead and buried. [He nods in understanding.] I get that.

[Vander sure had his own past experiences best left forgotten—or at the very least ignored. He pivots, eager to steer the conversation away from what clearly danced the line of a painful topic.]

Must be a welcome change of pace, ending up here then. No more tyrant, just a couple of lively cities, some interesting places to kick back and have yourself a drink…

[He raises his glass and gives him a bit of a smirk.]