Ko had been sociable and happy enough as a child, the last decade had changed him. While he used to chat easily and make most anyone feel comfortable, he was no quiet, almost stonily silent, communication hindered by the walls he had built about himself. He was trying, but that distance was still there, everyone in his family had likely felt it.
"I hope so," he agreed with a nod. "They are a talented group, I am honored to have a hand in teaching them." A hint of a frown touched his lips at her next words, a small sigh leaving him. "I do not understand why there is such concern. I am just fine." It was a quiet assurance, though a touch of frustration was mixed in with his tone. He really was flabbergasted as to all the fuss over him, the focus should have been on his sister, who had such a heavy weight to carry suddenly.
He rocked his weight back, then stood in a fluid movement, offering a hand to help the foreign princess up. "We should likely hurry to dinner... time has gotten away from me, I fear. Zuma will be most displeased."