"Idiotic indeed." his voice softens and he moves towards her, not touching but offering a comforting presence, "Promises mean naught to those who behave so irrationally." and they will bring rebellion on themselves and those that follow them.

"A King must do what is best for his people and not cater to his own ego." though that too can be a struggle when faced with old friends or foes, "Your father was a good Man. Do not spend your life mourning his end. He gave you far more than the memories they corrupted."