He was a little surprised by her question, not having considered himself terribly old or past marriageable age yet. But he supposed Mariella, from her point of view, saw their lives as quickly fleeting things. "I had no plans to marry yet, Lady Rumianova. You can imagine I have been rather busy in Parliament and with my other duties. But I dare say I shall have time." Although he had no intention of rushing towards matrimony yet, or at any point in the near future. He would marry when the oppertunity arose, but he had more pressing things on his mind. "I have two sisters, you may recall, and the eldest has been recently blessed with a son. I am sure that if all else fails, he would make an excellent edition to the Council, even if he does not bear the name of Edgar, he has the blood at least." He offered her a small smile, not entirely sure if the Council would accept that substitute.
"Besides which, there are a great deal of good families who would be prefect representatives. They might be considered, if needs be."