Most likely to Olivia's chagrin, Henrik was watching, and paying attention to her and Juli on occasion, though he was also trying to keep tabs on...well, everyone. Understandably, their's quite a bit he's missing. But,  from the moment she said 'Aserit', in response to some Theiri nobleman who was, it seemed, not even worthy of a footnote in the history books, he shifted the majority of his focus to her and the Theiri Princess.<br/><br/>It is exactly why he is able to pick out what it is that Juliette had to say, and of course, Henrik felt that her words prompted a response from him. "I am his employer, and, I should point out, he is under contract with me, personally, and not the kingdom I serve." He clarifies this point, finding it quite important to make that clear. "As for the reason behind his presence, I hired him to initially ensure that we were not walking into an ambush, and he will continue to serve as a counter-agent; purely defensive." He is quiet for a moment, but adds in as an afterthought. "And I do not subscribe to the theory that the best defense is a good offense." If their was any warmth to his voice at all, then his words might be reassuring. He certainly meant them as such. But, their's that hollowness, that certain spark that he's missing, which flavors everything he does, that makes it hard to find this intentioned reassurance. What could, at times, be a great gift to him, also had its down sides.