Gloom hangs heavily in the air, the sadness and grief of your father's passing casting a dark shadow over the house. Yet, among the sorrow and despair, one thought stands out in your mind - that of your uncle.

"What a difficult time this must be for you. Losing your father so suddenly and unexpectedly... it must be hard to cope with such a loss."

A knowing smirk crosses Askari's face as he eyes you up and down, the cold, calculating look in his eyes at odds with his warm tone of voice.