When she mentions it would be funny his jaw tightens in irritation, but he otherwise doesn't rise to the bait. So she is smart enough to at least be reined in by the Regent, if no one else... That's useful to know.

"If you care about what they think so much, just behave yourself, and they won't be disappointed," he retorts. "Many of them look up to the Aions, so we should all set an example while we're around them."