Chapter 46

It was a question that seemed to come out of nowhere, and I couldn't help but wonder what had prompted him to bring up Rolf, someone who had been a distant figure in my life until now.

My mind raced to make sense of Thorian's question. Rolf had always been somewhat of an enigma to me, a mutual acquaintance but never really a close friend. I recalled the few interactions we'd had, and the image of a reserved and thoughtful individual came to mind. It was clear that Thorian was probing for my thoughts and feelings about Rolf, but I couldn't discern the underlying reason for his inquiry.

Taking a sip of water to buy myself a moment, I replied cautiously, "Well, I don't know him all that well, but he seems like a decent guy. Quiet, but decent." It was a vague but honest assessment, based on the limited interactions I'd had with Rolf at social gatherings.

Thorian's response remained cryptic as he nodded thoughtfully, his eyes locked onto mine as if searching for something deeper in my answ