The king smiled as Valere walked in. "Yes, twins, I can see that. Welcome Comtess. I hope you are feeling better," he said. He reached over and took Honore's hand, his skin feeling too thin to actually be there. "You said that my Gavin was overwhelmed by someone's charms." He smiled, looking a bit senile. "That's nice. Gavin has never really shown an interest in any woman. That is wonderful news. I had hoped he'd start thinking of his future."<br/><br/>He gave Honore's hand a squeeze. "You're both lovely ladies, too. My son must be tripping over his tongue around you all." He gave a wheezing cough.