[Once Joshua reaches into the bun basket, they are free game as far as Linhardt is concerned. He also reaches for a bun and takes a hearty yet polite bite, taking the time to savor the food. It's good. Sometimes it is important to take in life's small pleasures.]

Hm?

[At first he isn't certain what Joshua is questioning, but then the other man clarifies. That is welcome.]

Unfortunately, I am.

When it is your family's castle, the Lord of it has a very strong interest in you. This is particularly true when you are the heir.

[Linhardt sighs.]

Everywhere you go, if someone else is there, they are watching you. At home, I feel as though I am in public everywhere. Even in my own quarters. Enbarr and Merceus are far more bearable.