He watches as she smudges the blood across his palm, just letting her examine. She certainly wouldn't be the first to be utterly fascinated by that small parlor trick.

"Well, mam insisted I was still her boy so even if I was the replacement they never did anything about it. Probably more certain than they should've been, all told. Not like I could argue with it, too small t' do much besides roll with it an' make the most of it."