"A pleasure to meet you both as well. I apologize for my melancholy. I did not have very much back where I am from, but it was nevertheless difficult to lose. The festival only makes this more evident and I find myself seeking distraction. The building blocks seemed...relevant. I do not know if it makes sense," he offered, smirking faintly and arching a brow, gesturing vaguely at the palace he'd constructed.

"Remembering just emphasizes the loss, but I would rather not forget."