That is the exact opposite of Gozen. She was always strict, always irritated, extremely political, formal, very scathing. Well, I suppose Grace has to serve as a counterpoint to your father. Nonuhide was infamously soft-hearted, so Gozen never was.

Right, I remember you said that about him. Viktor.

[Kisses Klaus' cheek.] Don't be ridiculous. I barely remember my childhood anyway. Which is just as well. The days after my father's funeral were truly the worst of hell. I couldn't even tell you if Nobu-- tch... if my brother was influenced by my uncle or vice versa. But the second war with him... Gozen begged me to spare him the first time. The second time, I knew it was impossible so... [Huffs and burrows his face in Klaus' neck.] I don't even say his name anymore. Can't bear it. Could barely to say Kitsuno when drinking, and she didn't betray me.

You are actually the first person I've told I love, did you know? I couldn't tell her, she was so ill from the plague, it would have been cruel. Politics. And Gozen I don't love. Oichi... I had a hard enough time banishing.

I will be your lucky star though. [Stealthily laces fingers together!] So you can call me whatever you wish. So long as you call on me.