"Even parents have to take care of themselves, too, you know. Besides." Lloyd holds up a finger, emphasizing the point that he's about to make. "They aren't your children. They can be responsible for themselves."

This was probably where Lloyd's upbringing was showing through a bit. He'd never really dealt with monarchies outside of boring lectures on history until he'd traveled to Tethe'alla. His experience with the way things work when someone is in charge of other people centers mostly around the mayor in Iselia. He made rules and decisions he felt were best for the people in the town, yes, but for the most part people took care of themselves.

He pauses, though, when she says that last part. "Do you think you can find a way so other people won't forget either?"