The idea that Romeo somehow felt he should be reassured made Arthur even more cranky.

Mind, his father didn't believe feelings gave you cancer. Just that they caused morale to drop, soldiers to desert, and every neighbouring kingdom to come charging in and set the whole place on fire while dancing around in nothing more than a small towel and maybe some leaves.

"The fog made you see things that weren't there," Arthur agreed, "I'd almost rather have it than the children."