Our titles come with expectations, different though they may be. While I would never dream of turning my back on those responsibilities so long as it was within my power to meet them, this place is a welcome reprieve.

[He hopes his own willingness to enjoy the opportunity for some distance will encourage Alphen to learn a bit more about who he is apart from being the Sovereign, as well— he had gone so long without his memories, that Dohalim imagines they are still quite a force to contend with.]

Perhaps we should think of this place as being a practice run for co-existence. Certainly, there are more differences between the people here than there are even between Dahnans and Renans.