He has no problem with that. That's why he mentioned it. He wants her to feel more at home here, to feel more like this is the place she's supposed to be.

He pushes the food around more. "My mother." He finally says. "I don't know where she is, if she's alive." He whispers. "I need to know." He says, finally looking up at her, his golden eyes hard. "I've asked June to the palace. There are things of my mother's still here. I have to try."