Too foreign? [ He pauses to think about that for a moment, but in the end, he simply shakes his head. ] I am the first to admit that I am not so well-traveled as you are, but there is a part of me that has wanted to see more of Eorzea than simply the borders of Ishgard. And, of course, I have been to other locations in the name of assisting our comrades with the various conflicts that have come up, but that was out of duty and obligation. To be here with you and finally have the chance to rest and relax is considerably different.

As for the festivities and their planning, of course I am expected to be there. But I am confident that they can manage without me temporarily. You are important to me too, after all.

[ The smile he gives her is a wide, fond one, and he nods once more. ] It is more than all right, I think. [ And in case she needs further reassurance, one hand moves to her ear again while he leans in to lightly brush a kiss against her cheek. ]

It would be nice to have more social gatherings held at the manor. I am not certain when the last gathering of that nature was, but it has been quite some time. Perhaps we should host others too, on occasion. [ He mulls over that idea briefly. The other high houses may not consent to come, but an invitation could at least be extended. Or perhaps there are others within Ishgard who would appreciate a cordial invitation. It is something to be thought upon, certainly. ]