[ viren's brief confusion is evident through his expression. he tucks one of his hands behind him at the small of his back, lifting his chin to peer at his son through narrowed eyes (it wouldn't be wrong to think the look as one of suspicion, even if he were to consider soren doing something similar -- he wouldn't have reason to look here, would he?). ]

I am.

[ the grip on his staff tightens. ]

Last year, the Mirrorbound received their items through the Looking-Glass House. I wanted to be certain that the same wouldn't also be true this year.