"Thanks, good to know someone's looking out for my best interests, cause it sure as hell ain't me." He doesn't seem to mind the interruption, and, aside from a little teasing with the compliments, doesn't seem to mind Ronnae any.

"Eh, a lot of the time, that's what councils and shit are for, pacify the majority, convince them that someone knows what the fuck is going on, and keep 'em content while a few people do the heavy lifting behind the scenes. That's the way of every council and elder and all I've ever met."