Oh, of course, there are such schools for Astrologians and the like. [ He merely shrugs, because it seems as though his path lead him elsewhere. ] I was not barred from pursuing that avenue of learning, but I felt drawn to other disciplines instead. [ Still, he has a curiosity about it, as she can probably tell.

As for the matter of Aymeric remaining in Ishgard while she goes about her duties as a Warrior of Light and a Scion, he can say without a doubt that he does not mind the prospect. There is enough to see to in Ishgard that his days will not be completely empty. Will he miss her when she is gone? Of course. But some things cannot be helped, and this is one of those things.

He would respond to her statement, but his attentions have been officially distracted by her closeness and the feel of her lips on his. Still, when he hears the unmistakable sound of the linkpearl, he stiffens just slightly. Of course, duty can and does call at any moment, but even with his own dedication to doing his duty (which includes letting her go when responsibilities call), he finds himself reluctant to pull away.

The fact that she has yet to break the kiss must mean something, however, and so for the moment, he too decides to ignore the interruption. ]