[ The pink hat, strangely enough, looks more flattering on him than the green one did, but he keeps that thought to himself as Allura pays and they sashay away from the hat merchant.

He's more than happy to reminisce about Ylisse, in any case. ]

Certainly not. Exalt Emmeryn was an inspiration to us all and no one loved her more dearly than her siblings did. Neither of them would have dreamed of taking the throne from her.

Besides— [ and here his lips quirk into a wry smile ] I suspect neither of them had any inclination to rule. Milord is very much a man of action, and Princess Lissa...let's just say she has some maturing to do.

[ No offense or anything though. His tone goes from wry to curious as he looks back towards Allura. ]

Is it common where you come from, for there to be much contention over the throne?