[He listened, hanging on every word with a practiced neutral expression. The King had just asked him, or rather, cornered him into traveling to Gutaland on his behalf. He was quiet for a long stretch after she finished speaking.]

Then you were saved by the people of this place. If anything, I owe them my deepest gratitude. [Put his hand on her head, stroking her hair, before leaning over to press a kiss to the top of her head.]

How are you finding it here, strange as it is?