[ Estinien rolls his eyes with a growling sigh coming from him. He is quite certain that Alkaid would not allow herself to be too occupied to not spend time with Aymeric. It was clear how often her thoughts and worries would glide back to Ishgard--and therefore a certain Lord Commander. Perhaps, though, it would not seem so obvious to another. None of the Scions seemed to speak up of the matter at least. ]

Perhaps I misunderstood how much the pair of you pined for one another before you begun your relationship. I had realized she was quite taken with you, but had not fathomed how taken by her you were. [ Perhaps the pair of them did not even need a courtship then. ] She did say yes, and thus, I would wager that your heart had picked the correct option in the moment.

[ Now, if only he had seen his own folly.

He eyes the feline as the old man settles in his owner's lap. ]

I rather doubt I am one that is well suited for any company. Let alone a traveling companion.