Tidas had been chatting with Senator Tokuga about the castle and his family since they'd started walking towards the dining hall. Apparently, the main section of the building had been built around the same time as the capital, and was one of the oldest buildings in Sai. There were a few others that dated back just as far, but according to the Senator; most had been gutted and rebuilt past their original designs.
It didn't surprise Tidas that Chen Tokuga had general knowledge of the capital, but him knowing such extensive details like the ages of the buildings took him aback a moment. It was rare that a political figure knew their 'home area' to such an extent. As he continued to listen to Senator Tokuga, Tidas got a better understanding of his capabilities..