The genuine apology has him reaching out to squeeze her hand, and a half-smile. "Guess it's kind of obvious I have issues with Father, huh?" Then she called him 'handsome' again and he ducked his head, and blushed.

"I don't know about 'regal'...but I'm glad you think I'm handsome. It's nice to know it's not just my unknowing-mother." With a hint of grin.