He smiled. "Thanks, Princess. It's always nice to know you're welcome. I'm sure she'll be fine -- she's got a lot of people to help her out, and she won't be able to skip out on her lessons now that she's got that crown.

"But I've been talking all about my country! Tell me a little about the Mushroom Kingdom." Kyle sat down and put down his drink, looking expectantly (and maybe a little playfully?) at her.