That is exactly what he'll assume. His parents' absenteeism wasn't an issue, considering it wasn't an option. It was what it was, clearly Adia is upset over what shouldn't have been. "That sounds really nice. Did you go on holidays together?"

He nods his understanding and then tilts his head. "Is there prevention you can use other than general hygiene?"

"We have one, but I haven't been. They do come into the world, but my ancestors clashed with them every now and then. Each would try to outwit the other. Eventually they ended up with a truce, though I can't remember how. Mostly we just avoid each other where we can. You don't have Fae?"

A smile flickers across Viatorus' face. "That's a really nice story. It's really very sweet."