"Thank you very much," Nick looked at the ball curiously. "Althalos also wanted me to ask how you were doing; he's pretty busy with a family now. He's got a kid and a wife, all sorts of crazy things going on. Plus, he lives right on the border, which is kind of rough, but he wants to defy the violence." Nick looked back at Lydia, "He told me about that promise he made you. He has kept it this whole time, and that's why I'm alive right now. There has never once been a time he has hurt something intentionally." When Lydia spoke again, he smiled at her, "Thanks, I'll make sure."