Monster attacks have increased since the Darkspawn's birth and someone must answer when His Majesty receives requests for aid. But I will try my best to be present.

[One of the ... er, benefits of being young and single was that one could be a complete workhorse for the kingdom. Add to that his dedication to the King and the country, and ... well, that was quite a formula to promote overworking.

He hasn't had competing priorities in quite awhile. But he really does want to be there for his childhood friend and his new daughter.

It's somewhat fortunate that missions and travel in general had slowed with the signs of a rougher winter for Heliodor.]

Ah... Hm. I do not suppose there would be books of names in the library?

[He glances over at Jasper's considerable collection of books across three bookshelves.]

Or perhaps you have something in here?