"Mm." Regis didn't point out that, no matter how adult they were, if King Mors were to show up and act like he had no care or responsibility in the world, it would break them. He either didn't need to, for Clarus was merely soothing him, or there was no use. In either case, he took the comfort.

The rest...

Regis sighed, and straightened a touch, only enough to look at Clarus and try to gauge just how different a few months longer stay turned perceptions.

"Talk to me." Not pleading, and certainly not a command. But a request all the same, green eyes clear and calm. "If not about whatever you are avoiding about Eos, then about this place."