Conrad stood the minute she came in, just very glad to see her perfectly safe and sound. His Mother may be the queen of the chase, but his Father hadn't been around growing up. He was very much a military gentleman.
"Lady Belle," he gave her a short bow. He gestured to the sofa for her to sit if she wanted to.
"Physically, yes," he replied. "I am unharmed from battle. The amount of worked has not slowed by any means." No, he was working double time under the Prince's absence. "I am glad to see you well, my Lady. I hope the time in the mountain was not too trying on anyone." That was hard too, just waiting around.