He stands up, then takes you by the paw.
"Then follow me."
He waves to the guards.
"I will return shortly. Let the waiting rodents know they must wait a little longer."
He leads you into a room off of the throne room.
"I have been alone for a long, long time. But I am willing to try, with you. This must be a secret, at least until we've seen if this relationship can work. Now come, I have much to show you."