[And all the while Joshua listens to every word and sops it up like a hungry sponge. A small tilt of a smile on his lips as he listens to each bit. And his drink is completely forgotten.]

It must have been difficult. In the beginning.

[Which Joshua knows it partly his fault. For Clive having thought him dead for so long.]

But it does appear you've grown into your position because of all of those mundane chores. [He smiles again.] Seeing even a glimpse into the life you've led here makes me feel ... less distant.