"Aye, she was special," He smiled fondly at a memory of her.

"And they let you be a soldier? Forgive my rudeness, but where I'm from it's not customary for women to go into battle. At least not willingly." He'd adjust to the idea, though he'd still feel protective over any he fought along side.

"And I would ask, but I know it's rude to ask a lady of such matters. Unless I want to start a fight." He chuckled. "And the crew of the ship the young king of Fanelia is traveling with are not the kind I would willingly fight with, along side yes, but I don't think it would be wise to make enemies."

"Health and new relations?"