He smiles in return, a little mischievous, but a little shy, too. It's not like he ever made a secret of his life's goal, but it is still embarrassing to say out loud to one of the people it concerns.

"Have I never told you? What I've always wanted is to help you and Azem realize your full potential. I haven't got much I can give the star, but you two do. And I want to see you shine as brightly as I know you can."