[GAH.]

... her name is Gray.

I was a Lord. Part of my duties include teaching. I had many students throughout the years. Two more that were... very close. Like... sons.

[He's having trouble spitting it out. Even though he's dead... even though he has to face the facts of his life.

Like sons. Were sons in Waver-ese. He their legal guardian.]

But I had only one apprentice. She was... a lot of things over the years. Bodyguard. Servant. ... caretaker.

[There's a wince about some of that.]

Heir to my magecraft.

[Something only reserved for a child, usually. The family secrets of top importance.]

...

...

...

... so yes, she was.