[-- he's startled, but eventually settles into an uneasy smile. He could lie. But what would be the point? -- to keep Molly from running for the hills, duh. ...But she could find out. And history already proved it to be The Worst Idea Ever.]

Everyone has parents! I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them!

[GONNA START WITH DEM JOKES AND HOPEFULLY THE REST WON'T SOUND TOO SAD] My brother and I didn't grow up with them. We were raised by the head priest.

[His smile evens out as a familiar face comes to mind. An old, drawn face. Eyes crinkled and voice booming as he chortled at his own joke at Rin's expense.] ...He was the best.