I may have recruited her, but her accomplishments are her own.

[There's a bit of pride in his voice. What Elissa and Alistair accomplished was the culmination of the entire purpose of the order. How could he not be proud of them?

The watchful gesture is a familiar one.]

You and I may have quite a bit in common. [Also thoughtful. He's not sure how much detail he will divulge right now. It's something to consider for another time.]

I'm glad that she was able to see past the wrongs done to her and not perpetuate the cycle. That's a rare quality.