[He hesitated a moment or two, then nodded.]

Yeah. I was raised by my uncle and.. for the longest time, he was all I had. At least when it wasn't just me, because he was always off exploring and mapping new places. That's what he does, it's his job, and he's the best explorer around.

[A resigned half-chuckle that had no humor to it.]

I met all my closest friends when I was still a kid but... it'd be nice to've had more family, too.