[Ryunosuke waits patiently for him to say his bit, watching him curiously. The pause also gives him time to settle his own nerves and stop his heart from racing quite so fast, which is needed... Although the fact that the two of them are speaking again is cause enough for his pulse to quicken.

At the question, he straightens up a bit, blinking rapidly in surprise.]

To Lord Stronghart...? What, about... You? Of course not, I mean-- I won't lie and tell you it wasn't a surprise to see you there with Lord van Zieks, but...