Valtare nodded in understanding, having heard much the same discussions of the border and kingdom affairs himself. It came with the territory of hanging around Serena so much, not that he minded much. Some would say he was obsessive even past the scope of his orders, which might be true, but it didn't seem to bother her that much, and it put himself at ease to see her and know she was safe. If he had one flaw, it was that he cared too much.

"You shouldn't think about that right now," he said calmly as he sat beside her, waiting for the king to show up, though that wouldn't be much longer, he was sure. "I'm sure tyhey have it under control. Just rest. I don't want you getting sick or anything."