[ Shu laughs brightly at Caster's comment on the emperor. He's reminded more and more of Rei the more the other man speaks. It's a familiar presence among the unfamiliar surroundings. He may still be just a stranger to Shu, but he feels comfortable with him. ]

The emperor was not a kind man, no, but I didn't hate him.

[ It would be incredible if there were anyone Shu could hate.

He clasps Caster's hand in his own, giving it a firm shake with a warm smile. There's no recognition at the name given, though it doesn't seem to matter too much who Caster actually is. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Cú. If I could tell you where I was born, I would, but many things were forgotten or lost after the fall happened.