I... have not celebrated a nameday in some time.

[ he had little time for frivolous matters, after all. and that is frivolous. ]

In mine own realm, I had little time to grieve his death, save perhaps to avenge him. Here, I can only hope that he may awaken again.

[ and though he does not understand romance all that well... ]

Regardless of what comes to pass, let your friend know how much you value him.