"A king, you say!" Brows and ears alike go up, perhaps impressed or simply curious. "Well, perhaps the tables have turned appropriately then. I have had a long and illustrious career as a royal court mage back where I came from. Perhaps if you'd ever care to consult on matters arcane, I could be convinced." Ixis Naugus makes a show of examining his nails, clearly staged for the fact his hand's gloved and that it's the crab claw to boot. "For compensation, of course. I'm always happy to curry royal favour."