Alric nodded courteously with another raise of his eyebrows, his smile just as polite despite that look, pointedly unruffled.

"Ah- I beg your pardon for my ignorance, then, Your Highness. I certainly meant no offense--only to reassure you that others have had such difficulties, as well."

He pauses a moment, giving Thor a contemplative look.

"Perhaps a more... active occupation would suit you better. For example: there are a number of guests, such as ourselves, beginning to settle down--there may therefore be demand for work in construction. Not the same as soldiering, certainly, but I can assuredly sympathize with the need to remain active."