He took the offered hand when she stood, and he rose himself. Gently, he kissed her fingers and smiled up at her. He understood the feeling of being overwhelmed by information, after all.
"Of course I do not mind, darling." He replied, his voice soft. "I look forward to the celebration, and hope we shall speak on it more very soon." Maiha hugged her then, holding her close to himself as he did so - pleased that he had such a dear friend as the one he held then. "You should come and visit me when you have the chance, regardless, of course. We have been too long apart, Dulcinea."