[ He nods to the political considerations of Alenroux, since there’s not much he feels he needs to add there, or at least not over the intrigue of the rest. Silco seems to have enough of a tactical mind already to not need Sebastian’s input on the impacts and politics of such a delicate balance, so he simply moves on. ]

Very curious indeed, and unfortunately, no. It was something I even pressed on, but she did not seem to know any more than that. I suppose it is enough to keep most away.

[ With how he says “most”, it’s also clear that he’s excluding himself. His interest is caught, and so he’ll pursue it. For Sebastian, it’s as simple as that, since it’s how his whimsy works. Lady Yima’s goals me be all well and good, and he’ll follow them loyally, since she’s given him something he deeply wanted… But it’s not immediate. This is essentially how his boredom presents. ]

I can make a guess, but it only be that, and it is based on my own experience… So, who knows how it may transfer here? But the Shards are indeed the vessel for the soul. It is something I can see, to put it simply. [ He shrugs, but also with that, gives the implication that he does indeed have his natural abilities back at this point ] By that, they are incredibly valuable, at least to certain creatures, including my kin. I do not find it impossible for it to be something as simple as that.