"Tis what I intend," he said. "I would see something of the true character of Auradon and its young king before venturing there. And I would have it be beyond doubt that I had earned my place, should I go. The one who opposes your presence is a child; I suspect that if anyone were to object to mine, it would be someone with far more influence, and I'll not provide them with any stones to hurl at me. Though I'm certain they'd find their own regardless."