[Childe looks at Elise as she speaks, his anxiety rising as she blushes. Elise no, now isn't the time to get all flustered! The knight tries to keep as much of a poker face on as he can, cursing her for being that adorable, really. It's working out in their favor, but this is not the time and place.

His eyes then flicker to the king, and he has the same idea Aether has- not buying it. One bit. Childe manages a small gulp, he can't let this get out of hand or he's going to be out of a head.]

Aha, yes, when push comes to shove, it's important that the princess be able to ride a horse. Luke has fine horsemanship, I wouldn't trust anyone over him.

[He nods at both of the fathers, and Elise's father claps a heavy, hearty hand onto Luke's shoulder.]

That's wonderful to hear! You make sure you protect my daughter with your life, squire, I'll be counting on you. Say, when does this young lad get to become a full fledged knight? I can tell just by looking at him that he's got the skills.

[Luke nearly jumps in surprise, not knowing what to say, so he chooses to be silent, smiling back nervously. Childe, who is sweating mild buckets, is thankful for Elise's father. Like father, like daughter, as they say. Don't they?]

That's a great question. Your Highness, [he says with a sly tone,] when does our dependable young squire here get the honor of being knighted anyway?