[ Well then, it would seem as though any who intend to separate the two of them will find themselves facing quite the fight indeed, because neither of them seem to be inclined to let the other go so easily.

As for what he desires, he merely wishes to be close to her, and if she should happen to tell him about the First and what she experienced there, he would listen with rapt attention. And, yes, of course he wonders what became of the Scions and what her sister is presently doing. His interest in the Scions is twofold: one, because Alkaid is a Scion herself, and two, because as an Alliance leader, he ought to be aware of their movements and their well-being. But yes, all of this can wait for the moment.

He intends to see her well-fed and cared for, and thus, that is where his priorities lie. ]

Ah, yes. I have been told that it seems strange for the Lord Speaker to be armored in such a way, and yet... It is something of an old habit, I suppose. Thankfully, nothing has occurred that would require me to take up arms once more, just someone who is a bit stuck in his ways.

[ He cannot help the halfway amused smile that crosses his face then, because if he might be bold enough to say so, there are others within Ishgard and without who are more stuck in their ways than him. ]