Far be it from me to keep a man from his own realm.

[ If he glances at Bennet, it's only to note the odd ritual gesture. ]

You needn't tell an Imperial about diplomacy. [ It's murmured, hard to tell if his tone is wry or weary. His mouth does quirk at the next part, though. ]

Ah. Perhaps I should mention the risk of encountering rebel forces.

[ And bandits. And saber cats. And dragons. Maybe even Forsworn venturing northward. ]