[ Hardly a child, true, but still quite young to have the hopes and dreams of an entire people on one's shoulders. Thancred can't speak to any direct experience, but he has seen others struggle under that weight. Edelgard ascended at eighteen, and that still isn't as young as Nanamo had been.

The explanation given all makes decent enough sense to him, and he accepts it with little more than a nod of understanding. Passing the crown on to one's heir, even if they were too young to carry such a burden, was still preferable to a war of succession. ]

Back on my star, the sultana of the city-state of Ul'dah was crowned when she'd seen only five summers. While she is now a capable ruler, there were some definite growing pains in the meantime. [ It was years ago now, but he still recalls giving Nanamo advice on the advent of the Calamity, how he had implored her to pray for their salvation and that her actions would thereby inspire her people to do the same.

After a pause, Thancred adds with a gesture toward Byleth, ] I can only imagine Edelgard cherishes your counsel and support. [ Much like Nanamo had cherished Raubahn's, before he returned to his rightful place in Ala Mhigo. ]