Tommen seemed to take the fact that Aleksandra was able to cast magic in stride, which made her wonder if Storka had already enlightened him to some extent. The young man gobbled up his food and took the first shift to sleep, Aleksandra considered resting as well, but she was not sure she could manage it, so she stayed near Maleki for the time being.<br/><br/>"If there are allies in Valkaren, it would probably do us well to stay there for a time, build a rapport." She said, when he mentioned the plan ahead of them. Her voice was low and quiet, as the darkness came in around them. She felt lost and worried in this place, she knew there were dangers out there and she was not ready to face them, but it was more than that. Maleki had mentioned the banners that came when his father was killed but he seemed not to know the LeVane family. He also appeared to be back to his stern demeanor, which she wished would soften. Aleksandra knew he meant to protect all of them, but she had liked the glimpse of vulnerability she had seen back in her tent before they left.<br/><br/>"Look, I don't think it's a coincidence that the family that came for your family and the family that murdered mine are one and the same. I can't fix the mistakes my father made, but...I also can't help but acknowledge that there might be more forces at play here, Maleki." She offered, trying to explain to him the things that had been on her mind as they traveled. "Sebastian LeVane wants power, and everything I've heard, his father was the same. I know that was likely a painful night for you, I know that kind of loss, but I'm trying to put the pieces together, I'm trying not to go into all of this blind."<br/><br/>It was simple, she was asking him to tell her what had happened. He was locked up so tight, she knew it was something he might outright refuse her and she could not blame him if he did. Storka had spoken of the incident as well, after they had saved Aleksandra, but she had remained tight-lipped, the old woman likely hoped Aleksandra would pry on her own. "I will not ask you to finish this journey with me, but if his family hurt yours the way he hurt mine, I would make him pay for that..."