"I do own a fortress, and a castle. Several, actually. Some were once my father's; the others, I acquired on my own. Though they are hardly a homestead. Several soldiers and allies take up residence there, however."
"Not your cup of tea?" she wondered.
"Hn. Ivory towers make terrible rulers. One must amerce himself in his lands to know them adequately." He had a point. That must be why he was always on the road.
"Additionally, I enjoy the freedom of the outdoors. If I did not love these lands, I would not trouble myself with seeing over them."