While Anakumath was familiar with the idea - a few of her own clutchmates had done so - it had left her without the at least vague passing knowledge that she'd had of the candidates that most of her other children had chosen to impress to. Certainly, she had introductions to be made and some fawning over her son's good taste to do.
Surely, he'd appreciate being the center of his mother's attention for at least a time.
Samuel Carlin