I can't say I much miss the woman who gave birth to me; barely knew her, though I feel guilty she's gone and we barely did, but I do miss someone who became the mother I needed when things were hardest who is gone now too. There're people who'd say she manipulated things a bit, and perhaps it's true, we're none of us perfect, but I believe her intentions were always good, and that she did have what was best for me at heart in everything she did.
And aye, our talks. Elthina was someone rare and special doing the best she could for most of her charges at a time when it was hard.