[He looks a little crushed when Hugh immediately denies their relation, but the longer he listens, the more his expression changes. It goes from crushed to bemused to thoughtful.

And finally, he just chuckles, looking quite entertained.]

Then you took after your mother more in that respect, isn't that so? How fascinating. You're clearly quite in tune with anima magic, which I must admit is a magic I was never able to grasp the intricacies of. I certainly could admire it, however; anima magic is truly an elegant expression of the natural world and its power. [blizzards]

But to have a child who is so well-versed is quite the pleasant surprise! Perhaps I could learn from you.

[this is Canas. Would he really be disappointed by this? Really. No, he looks rather excited, actually.]