"Hershel said he don't remember Alfendi. It's Alfendi that thinks they're related, though he's not too free with the details. Alfendi does seem concerned with Hershel's safety, at least..."

He didn't think that distress in the grey room had been feigned, though of course anything was possible. "I tried to get Hershel to just up and question Alfendi about it straight-out while he's like he is now, but he ain't too keen on it."