That's not what he'd wanted to hear. "So, no clues," he sighed, leaning back into the couch and running his hand through his hair. He wanted to ask if Maria thought that everyone who made Council had to go through something like this, but decided against it. Besides, he knew that wasn't the case; Merri had seemingly had a smooth transition into his new role.
The words offered a little comfort and he smiled in gratitude. "Thanks," he said, sincere. He wasn't sure about the people who believed in him bit, but he did think that there was nothing wrong with wanting to take the burdens of others. At least on that, they were agreed. "It means a lot."