It will be a mercy that she never has to know was granted.

[ Answering who he is though is complicated, and he obviously hesitates at answering. The fact that he's proud of his mom has put him in a bit of a spot here. ]

Yes, but I'm going by a different name here. Egypt's current king is here, and I'd rather not have our war brought to Avalon's shores for as long as possible. [ He scratches the side of his head, fingers careful not to loosen his braid. ] I'll have to be a little more careful about voicing my affections. I'm not used to hiding them.