That's... definitely pity in her eyes, but she attempts a small smile anyway. "I appreciate your patience and understanding. I probably should go ahead and let you know...now that you're here, there's... no going back, really..." He'll definitely have time to himself... once her advisors have a few words with him in her absence.

Her cheeks do flush though, as she finally steps back around to stand in front of him again and set the cloth aside. "....yes. You'll be able to hide them as well, eventually, but...they'll always be that sensitive, as will your back in their absence. Not in battle, though, should you choose to join the Knights. That choice is yours, though."

...if he checks out.