[ Claude just gives a hum to the mention of it being a given, since - that's a pleased sort of feeling to know that much. Something to hold onto amidst everything else, and something he's reminded to hope for in the future when they return home: that leaving might not have to mean any kind of end, but rather a chance for something new in whatever form it takes. It's difficult to resist the temptation to take that and run with it, to start thinking of where all those visits could go if only they had the chance to take them first.

Though - there's a valid question which goes with that and as they keep walking, Claude takes a few moments to consider it before answering. ]

Well, probably, though I think it'll be some time before any coronation happens and the real responsibility begins. There'll be plenty for me to catch up on after having been gone for so long and perhaps a bit more time to do what I'd like in the meantime.

[ Assuming things work out the way he plans for them to, that is, but that's a topic for another time when they aren't headed to a beach for the rest of their day. It does, however, open the door to more to be talked about. ]

Almyra's a kingdom but it's not one run entirely by the monarchy like Faerghus was once. The capital's sprawling and diverse, just like the rest of the land around with lots of generals and nobility to match the different cultures. All the more reason to make trips wherever since that'll be helpful from the royalty standpoint, too. [ And that gets a bit of a grin and most definitely a wink to go with it as he looks back at her and adds, ] Don't think I'm above scheduling a vacation for multiple reasons to go along with the relaxing.