[ He's never been nobility - at least, not any more than the necessary requirement to become a knight back in his day - but he'd spent years at Exalt Emmeryn's side, particularly after the previous Exalt had passed, and the experiences Princess Asseylum brings up are the same ones he'd heard from Emmeryn's lips all those years ago.

It's enough to make him quirk his lips in a rueful smile. ]

I understand, my lady. But I believe you still have the power to change things for the better here, should you wish it.

[ There are still pockets of unrest in both Olympia and Wyver, processes that can still be improved. Surely with enough time and effort, they can make both lands a brighter place to live.

As for introductions...half-covered by sand as he is, a bow is out of the question, but he lowers his head respectfully in a nod. ]

Frederick of Ylisse, my lady. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[ And here the children chime in too, all doling out their names one by one - "I'm Mina!", "And I'm Thom" - all of them pleased to be making such exciting new friends. ]