[It's the Japanese man that threw the shoe at Lord van Zieks... it's quite hard to forget the person brave (??) enough to do such a thing. Seeing him up close though, it's almost hard to believe that he's the one responsible, but he's certain that he's not mistaken here.

...

Perhaps for both of their sakes, he doesn't mention the Shoe Incident.]

Is it? [Something softens in the former warder's eyes, a small smile finally lifting the corner of his mouth as he nods in affirmation.] The Mikotobas' home has been very welcoming; I'm glad your first experience with this holiday has been with them. Christmas should be spent with close friends and family.