[Both cups are gathered and are balanced gracefully in one hand.]

Twisted, but not damaged. Or I assume too much. It can happen.

[But he's observed so many people over the many centuries that there's bound to be at least an example or two of similar temperaments that have cropped up during his travels with Berna.]

Your thoughts are your own. Jackie- Iona is the one who's determined. Aims for the heart.