Ah, never, Nicholas said, rubbing his hands together. Such an interesting word.You know, Your Majesty, the only reason I'm not swearing at you right now is because I was taught to be kind to old men.Nicholas laughed merrily. Cheeky whelp.Does that mean you won't slay me for telling you that you're a thoroughly obnoxious, interefering, exasperating... Runach took a deep breath. Good breeding prevents me from saying more.Nicholas smiled. Runach, my dearest boy, you are truly your mother's son.