[Again with these quick changes in reactions. Hendrik frowns and tilts his head, reaching for more of the cheese as he tries to figure out how to process Jasper's response. If he hadn't already seen some nervous reactions tonight, Hendrik imagines he wouldn't have noticed that hesitation.]

Are you worried about what His Majesty might say? I am sure he will be surprised, but the King rarely has a disparaging word for anyone requesting his advice.

[King Carnelian has been colder and and less talkative since the events at Dundrasil, but that seems highly understandable.]