"He<i>was</i>. Dunno if he still is. Guess I'll determine that when I find him." He shrugged, stowing the picture away. "He left ten years ago to make things right. Never did come home. Some people thought he died. Some people said he was hiding like a coward. I think they're all wrong, but ten years can really change a man. Ya'know?" He nudged the horse into motion and settled in comfortably as the beast chose a casual amble. Anyone could suppose it'd take ten years to find their brother if they traveled at<i>this</i>pace. "He was a good kid. Just didn't always know how to watch his mouth. I reckon that's why he's mute now."