[The reply that comes should have been fully and utterly expected.]

An elderly man? I feel sorry for poor master Regis, if you of all people would call him old.

[He grins his usual shite-eating grin.]

Ah, but I am glad he is a common acquaintance. I've met him as well, likely at around the same time as yourself. Quite the dignified man, although 'tis hardly surprising for a ruler.