[There's a slight, sympathetic smile at that, which carries over to the tone of his voice.]

Revealing your own identity should always be your own choice. I'm sorry you had no say in it.

[He knew some servants were very protective of their names. Rider didn't seem like the type, but it would have probably still be nice to do it on her own terms.]

I did want to ask. Did you find out my identity in your version of the war?