[ There is a difference between knowing someone and truly knowing them, and she supposes that to some extent it doesn't matter how much she knows him, because he surprises her all the same. His answer is honest and comes from a place of experience--... and respect, as she sees him place a hand to his chest.

It must feel quite odd to feel someone else's heart beat to keep you alive.

But she appears satisfied with his answer-- satisfied with his honesty. ] It's rather scary to think about; a spell like that could easily be abused. [ Imagine a world in which a wealthy family would force a slave to sacrifice themselves to bring back a deceased lord into a new body.... it's pretty chilling. ]

But absolute power corrupts absolutely, or so the saying goes. [ A wistful smile accompanies a shrug, and she stands as she looks over the sarcophagus. ] It takes a strong heart to not succumb to its temptation.