[A look of surprise crosses Regis's grim expression once he's jostled out of his thoughts. He owlishly blinks his eyes once he catches a glimpse of the friendly woman. She reminds him faintly of his late wife thanks to her long black hair but that's where the similarities end. Still, it was enough to make him pause some. Ever since he arrived here in this world, Regis has been toying with the possibility of possibly seeing Aulea again. Just the thought alone makes his heartache.]

Oh, thank you! [He answers with a faint smile as he accepts the offered cocoa. It's nice and warm, exactly what the doctor prescribes for such chilly weather.] This certainly beats freezing half to death.

[The old king jokes before taking a small sip. It's sweet. Not overbearingly sweet but certainly sweeter than normal. Thankfully, it's still to his liking.]

Although, it's honestly not as cold here as it is back in Lunatia.