Somehow, after only having known Thomas for a few months, I have no doubt that he'll excel at whatever it is he decides to study. And, as he's said, it'll at least give him something to do. That can be a struggle for some people here, I know even I feel like I have too much to do some days.

It's better to keep busy, though. Otherwise I just start thinking and that's never good.

I'm not too surprised when he mentions Edith, but I perk up a little when he does, eyes widening as I smile at him and nod encouragingly. And then stop abruptly. "You have a title? What do you mean? Are you a duke or something? Oh, goodness, are you a knight?"