Why only their deaths? Do you not remember before that?

[ Perhaps Callisto was not very old at the time. It may be a little more blunt than most people would be, but Lexa considers the conversation they're having serious enough to warrant it. The question is an interesting one but she doesn't have to think it through, nodding. ]

I ascended when I was twelve. While I was very well trained and prepared for the role of Commander, having the past Commanders to question and guide me was very helpful. We do not have friends or family, we only have one another.