[ Hands folded back and tucked into the small of his back, Lockwood discreetly set himself one half pace behind Kashire in deference to the other man's rank. He tilted his head, listening and giving the Council member an empathetic look. ]

As a member of Gold Court it is my duty to say 'ha ha' [ Lockwood begins to play up the theatrics ] 'it is time for the rise of the Summer Season in all our superior glory!' [ He turns his head and gives a cheeky wink, before sobering. ]

Longer days mean more time alone with our own thoughts. [ 'More time to dwell upon the loss of a novice'. He won't say the words aloud, that would be presumptuous. But he coats them in a tone that invites Kashire to introduce the subject of his novice, on his own terms. ]

I've always found it a bit easier to ignore the daylight hours here in the castle. It closes up quite nicely. [ Allowing its denizens to rattle about, regardless of the sun's position in the sky. It just cut back on the amount of outdoor activities one could get up to. ]

Will you stay at the castle once the seasons turn?