There was a soft laughed from the marquis when Astor mentioned his height. "Are you sure you haven't shrunk Astor. I swear you like a couple of inches smaller since I last saw you." He joked as he took a couple more punches to the dummy in front of him. Now happy that the pain in his shoulder has passed from when Acacia had bitten him. However, having a distraction of a friend nearby is always nice to have.

Going to the water station to fill up his things he takes a soft breath, like he know he could tell Astor about the Beautiful spider lady who bite him. (not that he knows she is beautiful, but the way she spoke filled with confidence and power and that in Ghayth's eyes is beautiful.) Asking for information. However, he knew that if she found out that everyone he love is in danger. He does love the thrill of making sure that the kingdom saves. Plus if he hears anything from her... he can bring that forward.

"I am doing well. Being a royal guard is rewarding in so many ways." He smiled, he have heard the rumors about Countess Porter, like who hasn't. He knows that he has no place to judge as he has a bastard child that only his family knows about. So he for one cannot condone the woman for acting on something in the moment.

However his smile was more of anapologetic look when he asked his friend. "How are you doing?"

"Oi, mine was a compliment you jerk!" Laughing he still had a few inches on the guy, and he wasn't about to let him forget it. His height and strength were the only things he usually had, certainly not the brains of any operation he was a part of. So he'd hold onto what he could.

Astor nodded and smiled, glad that someone had seen how awesome Ghayth was up top. He was a good soldier, and probably had a good head on his shoulders to not let himself be swayed from his cause by outside influence. And if not Astor would conk him on the head! "I'm sure it is, lots of responsibility, I don't envy that Ghayth."

Pausing his wrap for a moment he smiled. "Really well actually. Being married is... It's different then I expected." He and Scout had just done the deed the other day and well, he was very much enjoying it.

Ghayth couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh at his friend's comment. Placing a hand on his heart like he has been injured by being called a jerk. "I am down. This Jerk is down." He pretend that he was dying slightly. He always enjoyed having a laugh with his fellow soldiers and friends. Sometimes when you are working hard you need those few friends to help you get by in life. Otherwise, it kind get really stressful.

Ghayth smiled as they talked about work. "I don't mind the responsibilities because knowing that the royal family is safe that the most important thing that matters.

When he saw the smile he couldn't help it but his smiles widen even more. "So possible little Astors running around this time next year then?" Winking to his friend.

Astor nodded his head, glad that Ghayth was settling into his new job well. A lot of his friends, past or present, were moving up in the world. It was nice to see, despite sometimes feeling like he was left behind. In the grand scheme of things that was good, he wasn't as smart as the others, but it was still a little hard. "Well they are lucky to have you."

Laughing, Astor shifted a little uncomfortably, still feeling odd talking about sexual innuendos with Scout. "Most likely. What about you Ghayth, any lady in your life?"