The way Farogil raises his eyebrows and curls his lips suggest he would also find that meal delicious. He's readying himself to ask if the rest of his siblings ever visit when Colin speaks first.

"Oh, I- I liked to draw and write but my mmother-," he pauses, mouth opening and adjusting while he chooses his words, "instead of being a monk or painter, suggested broider."

It's mostly true. He was outright forbidden from any trade or hobby that would have him in front of influential people or in churches where someone might make unwanted connections. Even embroidery is pushing it, but when he first pleaded to be allowed to apprentice as broider, he promised his mother and "patron" that he would partner with a tailor who could accept commissions on his behalf.