Just the way he worded that gave Stolas a good hint that he might have stumbled upon a mutual pain they both had the displeasure of experiencing. While he was curious, he did know better than to ask since they were just getting to know each other.

"Of course. Though, I'm afraid I don't have much in the way of happier things to talk about as of late."

Considering how preoccupied his mind was with the recent arguments, Stolas wasn't..exactly his usual ray of sunshine and magic.