Draiss looked up as they were summoned, and tapped the edge of the board, saving the game for later. He was playing well below his level, so his daughter had a good chance, but she would still need to work for it. Once they were in, he grinned at the Emperor, before frowning as he started coughing. He offered his hand, and gave him a heal spell and two wish spells, knowing that there was nothing he could do for old age, but he could at least boost his constitution a good bit. He grinned. "Doing fairly well, all things considered. Haven't been too bad off in the last decade or so, and that is always a good start. Just got some free time and came to check in, and got your message when I swung by. Had a talk with the dumbnut I left running the place about running messages up to me, after sending the messenger.<br/><br/>Also, no offense, you look like you need a break. We have a negative five interest in moving up the succession chain, so you can dump that worry right now. You could do even more if you abdicated for your eldest. Just a thought."