True... She would probably have declared herself Celestine's big sister at every opportunity as well.

[He's just making himself sad now, dwelling on the subject of the departed princess. He should do the smart thing and help usher the subject onto something else.

...His stomach growls, disrupting his own thoughts. Did he ... completely set aside his own needs in his rush to meet with Jasper and his daughter? Well then.]

Ah, would you be interested in joining me for a meal? I understand if you have to get back to work or are otherwise busy...