I huff a little sigh, and then frown at the ice cream, and offer it to him. I figure he won't mind- food is food, and he seems to love it.

"I have people." I say after a moment. "My nobility. They want to care for me, but they don't... Understand. About the shining. I haven't been able to explain it to them- or they don't care, I suppose. It's not what I'm meant for."