> Yes they are! They can be taught to fistbump. Like the Magister, they are highly intelligent and able to adapt and learn rapidly. Any greetings or gestures given to them will be learned. They'll happily consider anyone who teaches them these things as family.

> Spikes of malevolence might deter anyone from getting close to the Emperor. The fact that it looks like a very large, empty area along with the spikes of malevolence might be a hint as to what is keeping her locked away.

> A concentrated group effort would be enough to give her more space but she'll explain as much as she wants to be free, she can't leave without her children. Despite saying that and insisting they're nearby, no signs of them will be uncovered.