[Now that he's spent time outside of England and away from nobility, Astre can see that more clearly. And it bothers him more now than it ever had.]

It was easier to adjust in Riverview, I think. [Maybe.] You're right though, he will adjust. It just... [Hurt. Hearing that from his twin.] It'll get easier.

[He can't help how his smile grows a bit more.] My soul is mine. Besides, I have no other obvious places to put a contract seal. [It's a joke, he promises.]