<strong>"Of course."</strong>he replied.<strong>"I cannot promise I will be always available when you need me ... I have my court and my responsibilities, just as you have yours. But if I am free, then I will enjoy speaking with you."</strong>His gaze met hers.<strong>"You have much potential in you. I hope you have leisure enough to learn as well, but as a wise man once told me, prepare for the worst, and all your surprises will be pleasent."</strong><br/><br/>His eyes flicked to hers again.<strong>"How often do you believe you might wish to enjoy my .. council?"</strong>There was a gleam in his eyes as he spoke, a faint curl to the corner of his mouth.