That was a beautiful smile. Rune found himself drawn into it and he nearly didn't hear what she said. But when he did? He just laughed like it was a particularly good joke, because he thought she was joking. Surely she knew how beautiful she was, and that it was only just a saying. So she was being witty. Synnove could have told him that her house words spoke of wit, had he asked, yet he had not asked and he did not know. Avalon families were not his strong suit despite having family there. As Gia was kind enough to point out.
"Lie to you? Lady Gia, no, I would never do such a thing." Rune had the most earnest expression he'd ever worn on his face as he leaned forward, reaching out to squeeze her hand reassuringly, ignoring the clicking noise Synnove had made at him. "My cousins do live in Avalon! They have always been the ones to come and visit us in Wintermoon. My sisters may have gone to see them in Avalon City, but I have not. Most of my life has been spent in Valhalla learning what I need to know to rule when my turn comes. I should like to visit Avalon sometime."
Synnove shook her head ever so slightly. "For all that he is, he is not a liar. He has never come to Avalon." Rune gave a satisfied smile at that.