He nodded, musing on the answer. He still wasn't sure what he thought, what he believed, but it seemed like as good an answer as any, and it made sense that appealed.

Lily seemed to know who he was. She seemed sure. And Eleanor... She seemed sure of who he was even when he himself hadn't known. She had showed him.

"I remember so little. I have only a few years' worth. Hardly a lifetime." He glanced at her again. "I'm sorry if this is rude, but can I ask... How old are you?"