Oh, I am quite aware of that fact. I have never known you to remain in one place for too long, but even so, that has never been enough to forestall my worries on your behalf. And perhaps my mind wishes to believe that, because I also believe that you deserve a rest and a journey to do as you see fit.

[ But he inclines his head to indicate his understanding. ] If anyone understands obligations, it would be the two of us.

[ He might not know every detail of what is presently driving his friend's actions, but he will support him regardless.

As for the events that politicians are aware of, Aymeric tries his level best to be aware of everything that he can. The more knowledge that he has, the better. That is what he has long believed, that knowledge will help him better serve his people. But Estinien still may have the advantage over him, not that he will begrudge him for that for even a minute. ]

A mockery? [ He shakes his head, indicating his disagreement with and disagreement of that statement. But beyond that, he leaves it unremarked upon for the moment as he steps in through the doorway and into the entry.

Once they are in the sitting room, he takes a seat and gestures for his friend to do the same, if he is so inclined. ] Well, I suppose that what I wish to know first is where your steps have taken you thus far.