A wry smile was all he offered, and both hands once more went to rest at the small of his back. Despite his small stature, Kes Akiena held himself with a certain amount of suredness that only came from someone who had both seen and done a fair amount.

He angled he gaze from the Pride Mother to her Emissary, and eventually he nodded in agreement.

"There is much to be proud of."

The tour that'd been planned would be taken at the Pride Mother's discretion, and Kes mentally prepared himself for any eventuality that might crop up. Of course, he knew enough that usually in times like these whatever could go wrong, would. All he could do would be to weather the storm, and the redhead steeled himself for that very real eventuality.

"Jovan is not much to look at on the outside, I will give you that."

A fleeting look back to the Pride Mother before returning to the Emissary.

"... but as with most things, the beauty is found within."