Josephine smiled and nodded, though she was sorry to hear that he would be gone. Still, it was better to have him busy with work that was well deserved than cooped up being her second in command. Alyxander could help her with this duty too. "I will await your return with a gladdened heart, knowing your absence is needed for the needs of the kingdom. See to it that you do not tarry a moment too late though, lest I begin to miss you." Her gaze returned to the woman, her smile brightening further at the overjoyed outburst. " 'Tis but a trifle; those in charge are responsible for aiding their followers whenever possible, no matter how trivial the matter may be. You need not worry about repaying me, for I do not need it. The happiness of the kingdom is the reward I seek, if I may heal this land for the tyranny that has wounded it before."