He lets his gaze linger on her, seeing no impropriety in doing so, before moving to pour the wine for both of them. Half full for now. He takes both glasses and offers her one. What use are skills so long as he can still pour wine and serve it to pretty ladies? He does not answer her question, leaning back to swirl his glass absently instead.

"I have heard that the Lady Margaret Beaufort bears great influence." Greater than even the queen she serves, perhaps even the king, but he sees little need to say that.