[ there's another faint smile, at the description of gladio's young king -- almost sheepish in demeanor, and he folds his arms over his chest, to look at the crowd. ]

I imagine I was a sorry excuse of a prince, too, but being the only son and child tends to leave little other option when it comes to royalty.

[ he doesn't sound too self-deprecating about it, though. and his tone shifts to something a little more dry, as he continues: ]

But I'm certain, with such support, your king will, indeed, do great things.