His Majesty seems to be of the mind that the Darkspawn may attract monsters to attack settlements, which is why we have scouts on the lookout for attacks. Unless there is a better way found to find the child, responding to every attack, far and wide, is the best we can do.

[Considering it's been his life for the last three years, the steady way Hendrik speaks shows he's accepted this to be the reality of the situation.]

I cannot imagine how the situation will worsen as the child grows older and aware of his power.

[The far doors of the dining hall open, held open by a maid. Hendrik doesn't pay her much attention until he sees her bow, tensing in his seat when he sees King Carnelian's silhouette before the man enters the hall proper. He's quick to rise from his seat and bow his head as he salutes, one fist pressed to his chest.]