*comes to the sort of well-weighed snap decision that has served him well, as Second and as Councilor and everything in-between*
*answers you in all sincerity, shelving the rest of his reaction (of which there is a great deal) for the moment* I've... only ever heard her refer to her roommates and coworkers, and occasionally her family. There's never been mention of any significant other. Past or present.
*pauses to consider how odd that is, knowing Esther herself (pretty and capable and personable)*