A king? [That was the last thing he was expecting. But that makes this more interesting at least.] I'm sorry you were taken at such an annoying time. You must be very antsy right now. I hope you were winning, at least, and I'm glad I can attempt to get your mind off of things.

Can I ask where you rule? [His name doesn't sound familiar as any kings he has heard of but then again, he had never studied up on this kind of history before.]