[He doesn't. It's apparent in the way his shoulders slump that he's relieved to hear the affirmation, whether it's a lie or not. He's had enough stress after BB died, and Rennuid disappeared... it's really been a lot, for someone who's supposed to protect this place.]

That's good. I don't want any of you to suffer. ...I suppose it's somewhat out of my hands now. You're all grown enough, you can make your own decisions.

[...and then parenting mode switches back on, whoops!]

You're too young to have no voice, though! Teenagers are supposed to be loud and annoying, I thought, but no! You came back with that power of yours. I ought to throttle whoever cursed you!