The change in demeanor was abrupt and more than noticeable. The sheer difference from the man who'd stepped through his doorway to the man who stood before him in the aftermath of his query was shocking.

Which a furrow of his brow, Castus reached a paw up to scratch behind a small ear.

"Feel no shame, Jofar."

A long exhale, then.

"You are in a place of acceptance, here. As long as there is no shame, in anything that you have done, then I believe you and I are in a rather unique realm of camaraderie."

It was a strange admission, but the only type that he knew how to make.