When Miel received Larkin's stare, he thought the archduke was just trying to remember a few reminders to give. He had already given most of his reminders day by day so there shouldn't be much right now. That was why when Larkin reached out, he was already surprised.
"You take care, okay?" It was a faint smile, but a smile still. Not only was his father smiling down at him, but the warmth coming from his eyes was both worried and trusting. Of course, he didn't doubt Miel's capabilities as the seneschal, but things might be attracted by the news of the archduke leaving the plains. For some reason, this very scene felt like it triggered a memory Miel could barely recall.
