“Mortals are dear to me. I wish to learn of them and embrace the wonderful variety of their ways... Their lives, short as they may be, burn with an intense brilliance. I would like to help them shine. That is why I made my contract with Líf, and why Embla contracted with Thrasir... These ties live on, even today, within Alfonse, Zacharias, and others of their lines. It all pleases me endlessly, and I hope only to protect that brilliant light of theirs."

"So, this land is still known as the Kingdom of Askr, is it? I take pride in that—but it can be confusing."

"Ash is like a daughter to me. Her drive to help people is a precious quality I hold dear."