"Across the ocean..." That reminds him of something else entirely.

"You are not, you were not enslaved by the English? Taken from home and family and rightful kingship, were you? They do have a habit of doing that."

Humans are creative. They burn brightly and The Gentleman's always envied that. They make a wonderful audience as well.

"But now you are here- yet still trapped. Caught between two gentlefolk, who treat you like a prize." It's not a question. He's mentally trying on stories, seeing which one Yuya fits in.