[He knows that she always had certain seditious views - which is why he wants to do what he can to keep them from getting worse. Her response doesn't give him much of a feeling of hope, though.

He perks up a bit at the mention of his dancestor, however]

Oh yes, Horuss is all I could ask of a dancestor. He and I have connected in unique ways... along with our ancestor, Darkleer. [It's the closest she's probably seen to a genuine smile.

But then he's all seriousness again] Now, you must tell me whom you're looking at choosing for concupiscent coupling.