She could see it. Rhys seemed to never say an ill word of anyone and it was a trait that Eirik had grown to appreciate. As Ike continued, she found her expression softening as she slowly nodded, trying to commit everything she learned to memory.

"He seems a good man," Eirik agreed with a subtle smile. "As good as you appear as well. I think it's very good that you have someone here that you can rely on. Of your own home, I mean." For undoubtedly she would have had his back if he needed her to. That wasn't the same, however, and she could relate. For as much as she knew Connor would support her when necessary, he was certainly no Innes.