"No, these weren't," he tap-taps the talons on his cup to demonstrate.

"I am offering my services in my capacity as a Blackbird Bishop. Which is to say, someone who is here to listen. You must talk to someone about these things aside from your children and... Erin. Charming as her company is."

He tilts his head, "no pressure to accept, of course. I understand we aren't as close as you undoubtedly are with them. But perhaps a little professional distance may be of use too, wot? I would like to be here for you in any case."