As do I, but I have learned over the years it's best to not delve too deeply into hopes, for fear of disappointment. So we will have to find the truth to our situation and see what we're able to do with it.

[ his expression softens at the mention of her brother. ]

The fog doesn't yield answers, at least so far - but perhaps there will be a way for you to do that. Younger, or older, if I may ask?