[The boy? Be glad that you had not called him as such out loud or he might have taken offense]

Thank you for your understanding in this matter. [Cephiro was in such dire straights. It was possible that the world might not be there when he returned] Not as much as I would like. I've heard a fair amount about the thorns and their nature, plus I have heard that the Kingis a dullard.. and not useful in the slightest but I should like to speak to him for myself before passing such a judgement.

I am also well aware that the thorns are not the only peril that faces here of a magical nature.