Coral can't help but laugh at this, as she knows it to be true.

"He fell deeply in love at a young age with a maiden centaur named Searra. They were almost inseparable and when they reached the age of consent they mated at once. He worshiped her; he became a kinder, gentler man. When the fates saw it fit to take her from him, he changed. He was bitter, almost cruel for a time after her death. Perhaps a year ago, he started to withdraw inward, spending more time alone, not speaking much unless he needed to. I think that is why King Rainer brought him and Wistan along...