[He nods at her explantion with the assumption that he understands the situation perfectly.]

I see. Forgive my presumption. Your situation then is like my own mother's. She runs the house but she and my Lord are not together in any way other than a working relationship. That the Underworld runs smoothly is their united goal.

But... anyone who runs a house such as hers or yours is an important figure head. It's not an easy task. Not one I could do for that matter.

[Running a household on top of his other duties? A nightmare of the highest order. His mother is admirable indeed to continue to do all that she does.]

It's an honorable position and you should be proud.