[He welcomes her attempts, subtle as they are. Just being with her makes talking about this not as difficult as it could be.]

Yes. My father taught most everything I know about hunting and living outdoors. How to read the weather, listen for the slightest sounds, find shelter and resources... That following spring I was going to get my first rifle.... [His voice trails as he glances away before continuing.] Being a hunter and following my father's footsteps had been what you'd call my childhood dreams... It's a bit different but I suppose I followed it.

[And though it's not the rifle his father had planned to give him, Flamek is just as treasured and maybe why he was drawn to it when he had the opportunity to choose any of the weapons.]