It is primarily taste, though smell is apart of that. Magic tends to have a distinctly floral scent to it, in one variety or another. [he smokes his cigarette and smiles to hear about the man's daughter, catching that slight shift in his demeanor. Subtle, but meaningful, all the same.]

Likely for the best, indeed. Still, I can better understand you desire to return home. [Everett didn't feel the same way about his family, they were more an... obligation than something of fondness. An obligation that was passed off to his sister, not really necessary for him to uphold. They would be fine without him, he has no strong reason to return. In it's own way, that's a bit... sad-

Ahem.]

Would Claudia happen to be your Cardinal Heir? You seem most proud of her!