Oh, no, he didn't know until I convinced him of it. He is an asshole, but he's not like the worst. And he's trying now, which is all I really care about.

[Jester's immediately terrified that she's said the wrong thing as Keyleth gets quiet, but when she does reply it sets her at ease a little bit. The arm that loops through Keyleth's gives her a quick squeeze.]

Miracles happen all the time. And hope is free, so I always figure it's better to have hope than to assume the worst. But I'm sorry your mom went missing, it must have been really hard and scary for you.