He's still shrugging out of his coat when Kell launches in with his news. Except, it's not news to Wilhelm; it's exactly what he expected.
"Rhy told me this morning," he admits.
Then he's probably supposed to give some pleasant platitude about how it must be a great opportunity for Rhy, how it must be a good sign that the crown is willing to give them a little more independence. He could say that he'll miss them, even though they won't have gone far. He could say that he'll visit. Instead, what comes out is:
no subject
"Rhy told me this morning," he admits.
Then he's probably supposed to give some pleasant platitude about how it must be a great opportunity for Rhy, how it must be a good sign that the crown is willing to give them a little more independence. He could say that he'll miss them, even though they won't have gone far. He could say that he'll visit. Instead, what comes out is:
"What about you? What will you do in Nott, Kell?"