[Well that hadn't been what he expected. Magic so great that it could only be cast at the expense of a man's life... Their situation must have been dire indeed to consider such a thing.]

A warding spell of a sort then, albeit not quite like any I'm familiar with. That your grandfather would sacrifice all for the sake of his family and his people speaks much for his character; I know not how he is viewed among your people outside of your family, but among mine, such an act would see him held in the highest esteem.

[He pauses in his fishing long enough to give a slight but respectful bow in her direction. Moving on to lighter topics however...]

I shall cast my line to the right then, and you to the left. Hopefully it will make some difference.