The expression was a familiar one, and Solomon shrugged, though not without a wry smile. "I did warn you. And no, not just a family resemblance, and he used your name. I believe there may have been an age difference, however. He wasn't in the habit of talking about himself."

To put it lightly. Solomon had no idea whether it was wise, in either direction, to be going around mentioning that the spirits of darkness-possessed Rings might be hovering about, especially since the youth seemed particularly ... inexperienced in handling that sort of thing. Maybe the boy would figure it out, but as of now, Solomon wasn't planning to tell him directly.

Instead he canted his head, regarding the youth, and asked, "You haven't been here long, if you're still internalising information. Is there anything in particular which was vexing you?"