As he goes on to describe the type of woman that his mother had been, she also can't help but see the resemblances. Apparently he had taken after her in more ways than just her marksmanship. He'd taken on qualities of her heart. As he recalls her bravery, she reaches out to gently take a hold of his hand and gives it a squeeze.

The details he's giving her about his abilities are filed away for a later time because right now nothing matters more than Jesper and making sure that he's okay. "Don't be silly. You're so powerful, Jesper," she starts. "If there's anyone that could make that happen by sheer willpower alone, it's you."

She knows his mother's fate, but the hopeful, wide-eyed thing that still clings onto hope in moments of darkness wishes for the best possible outcome. "What happened to the girl she was trying to save? Is she okay?"