That purr made Lotor's chest feel a bit strange. He was very unused to being so attracted to who someone was so quickly. Physical attractions were commonplace, but true affection was something he so rarely allowed himself to feel that he tightened his hold the slightest bit to try to calm himself.

"I apologize. I did not mean to make a mockery of your pain."

It was all he could really say. His jokes often weren't in the best taste regardless of whom they were directed toward.

"We did have such games, a great many years ago. They died out as time passed and the empire grew more concerned with conquest, however. I would be delighted to play, although the truths you hear may not appeal to you."

He stopped for a moment, sighing.

"May we choose which question we answer? Or is there a sort of bonus for both?"