[At first, he simply nods his understanding as he continues preparing ingredients— yes, he has no doubt that the discrepancy between what Alphen feels and the reality of the passage of time must be surreal, at best.

As for the question that follows, he pauses for a moment, thoughtful as he chooses his words with care before answering.]

No, I don't believe so. Titles only have meaning because we give them meaning. 'Sovereign' means something to the people of our world, but here, you are only Alphen, just as I am only Dohalim. No longer a Lord, and none here have ever known me as such. It is refreshing, in a way.