...I did, yes.
[An awkward shift. His mother... let's not get into it.]
So she does not care who you are when she calls you her child, then? I somehow doubt she was a Lugria, or the mother of a Lord - or Lady.
[...Lugria. His mothers maiden name. Perhaps he should start using it? It'd call less attention then Beoulve. If anybody knew of him.]
Did she... give you that creature, my Lord? [Gesturing to the Sableye.]