He notes the familiarity with which she refers to the Queen, wonders what that means for rumours about her relationship with the Bear King in question. She's pretty overly familiar when she talks about him as well, after all. "Don't worry. She will be gentle. Most likely. At the very least, I doubt you will have to run the gauntlet of her attendants. She has less to worry about when it comes to people's intentions, these days."

Foisted his curse off. Was that true, then? The nature of Aorlind's curse had meant everyone and their mother knew about it, and what it would take to remove it. The rumours surrounding Camwood's misfortune were much murkier. His own family, he was sure, would appreciate clarification.

"Their are worse monikers for a monarch, I suppose. Capet once had a 'Beardless', did you know?" He grins at the fishing information. "I thank you for this. I had the, ah - joy, of meeting his majesty when we were both younger, long before his curse. It is good to know that he failed at something."