He pauses. He does not say 'oh, so you're not human, then.' West could tell that, easily enough.

"Dreams and hopes and wishes and thoughts." Westerly gives an uneasy smile, almost confused, for it felt like he was quoting something he had heard. "Wait."

Then he tilts his head. "Mother mentioned something one time... about seven..." He stops. It was nearly ten years ago, and he cannot remember more than the fragment.