[ ... ah. It's a fact that hurts, just a little, but... Clive is right. Similarly, Joshua only knows the man that Clive has become from the short time they've been together, and the insights he was able to obtain from the Undying's observations.

He offers his brother a soft smile. Somewhat melancholic. ]

I do not feel as though I've changed much. But I understand the sentiment all the same.

[ He considers his tea for a moment, tapping his fingers against the side of the mug. ]

The years have been stolen from us, but we can make up for lost time. I would like to know you, as you would like to know me. If there are any questions you want to ask, I will gladly answer them.