There isn't any doubt Kell believes every word he says and, as there is every likelihood Sirius will never meet this Rhy, he can only hope Kell's faith isn't misplaced. There's a quiet gentleness to Kell despite the power Sirius knows to be rippling beneath his skin.

And Sirius knows a little bit about the failure of brothers.

The reminder pulls his lips into a grimace, but he shoves the chip in his mouth quickly, ignoring the flare of guilt as he forces his attention on Kell once again. "You're referring to the royal family, I assume. The king and queen who treated you as a thing. But what of your parents? The ones who birthed you?"