He's yet to be dismissed, and the duke continues answering, so why pass up on this opportunity?
"...But I never said I trusted you? I've memorized enough of the library to know better." Cale trusts data and his own experiences. According to both of those things, trusting a fae is just asking to be fucked over. "And you know the Lawspeaker will reject our attempts at speaking with her. Have a system set up where Adopted can make suggestions, complaints, and concerns anonymously if any of you care about our opinions."
Given what Cale has heard of the duke's personality, it doesn't surprise him that he isn't surprised.
"After this event you'll likely be viewed less favourably, sir. Causing intense emotional and physical trauma is not something recommended during a welcoming party," he points out. "If not for your actions during the dragon attack and his majesty Narciso being..."
Cale pauses briefly, unsure of what adjective to use here. He takes another drink from his bottle of wine, then continues in surprisingly decent (the curse words are all pronounced perfectly) mazikeen:
"a perverted bastard who thinks only with his dick—"
Cale shifts back to his native language.
"—I would probably hold the Seelie in higher regard, sir."
Duke Lux's comment about the Unseelie reign being 'fully equal' does earn a mildly curious look. Cale has noticed the days growing longer as they approach summer.
"Seasons would be nothing without Time to keep nature flowing as it should." That's easy to agree with. "Are your Unseelie times of rule based you each having eight hours regardless of the sun's position?"
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"...But I never said I trusted you? I've memorized enough of the library to know better." Cale trusts data and his own experiences. According to both of those things, trusting a fae is just asking to be fucked over. "And you know the Lawspeaker will reject our attempts at speaking with her. Have a system set up where Adopted can make suggestions, complaints, and concerns anonymously if any of you care about our opinions."
Given what Cale has heard of the duke's personality, it doesn't surprise him that he isn't surprised.
"After this event you'll likely be viewed less favourably, sir. Causing intense emotional and physical trauma is not something recommended during a welcoming party," he points out. "If not for your actions during the dragon attack and his majesty Narciso being..."
Cale pauses briefly, unsure of what adjective to use here. He takes another drink from his bottle of wine, then continues in surprisingly decent (the curse words are all pronounced perfectly) mazikeen:
"a perverted bastard who thinks only with his dick—"
Cale shifts back to his native language.
"—I would probably hold the Seelie in higher regard, sir."
Duke Lux's comment about the Unseelie reign being 'fully equal' does earn a mildly curious look. Cale has noticed the days growing longer as they approach summer.
"Seasons would be nothing without Time to keep nature flowing as it should." That's easy to agree with. "Are your Unseelie times of rule based you each having eight hours regardless of the sun's position?"