"His name is Glacius," Carlisle answers, his tone sharp. While the who of that inquiry was fine, there's something in the what that makes Carlisle take offense, despite it being a perfectly fair question. He cannot help himself, particularly when such questions are about his partner, one whom many may regard as a creature on sight alone.

"And were you to fall in," he continues, casting his eyes back to the water, "he'd not hesitate in saving you. He is far kinder than I would be."