Hermes listened to everything Kat said, because he always would. And it made sense to him. He nodded along until she mentioned Erica. At that his eyes softened and he looked down at the floor for a moment to regain his composure.
He missed his daughter a great deal.
"I'm glad you brought him," he finally said. "And you haven't shied away from any of my questions. That speaks a great deal in your favour."
Victor just smiled a little warily. "Thank you. And she's right, I am incredibly fond of her. I would do anything for her."
"That's all I need to know," Hermes decided. "So, Kat, how did you meet?"