Joann looked into the distance for a moment, recalling those times with a sad smile.<br/>"The was a young nobleman, yes. Our love was always from afar, but my heart was his. But it was a love never to be fulfilled once the dark one took and dishonored me. I haven't slept with a man before couldn't ever after, not even Veikko despite all the kindness he's shown us." she sighed and squeezed Jalna's hand. "If you commit your life, you'll never be able to live it, you realize that? I wish our destiny didn't burden you."<br/>Ultimately she was worried for Jalna, and despite all the duty and dedication to her goddess, she loved her daughter equally and hoped that she can at least in part live a happy life.