You wouldn't know that, seeing the stoic woman in the First's present day, would you? But she was a very curious and energetic child.

[The single father remark brought a laugh. To see her change from that hopeless, frightened, muddy child to someone who had shelter, food and thrived among people who showed her so much love...]

Well...! As they say, 'it takes a village to raise a child'. I had many very helpful hands and advice from the people of the Crystarium. I couldn't possibly claim all the credit.

[He stuck his tongue out in focus as he used his tail to close the door behind them, holding his muddy hands before him until he could make for the sink and wash up. It wasn't the first, nor would it be the last day he had dirt under his fingernails, but he was certain he never wanted to dig for earthworms again.]

That aside, make yourself at home. I need but a moment to conduct the inspection and... try to pass inspection myself.