Emet-Selch lets out a huff of air, one indicative of a small level of amusement. "Well, I do wish you luck in your endeavors to obtain the Regent's brand." Considering their direct instructions were to not harm those children is from the Regent themselves, it seems like a direct way to earn their ire. A rather wasted amount of effort with little payoff, in his opinion.

"If I may make a suggestion: If you wish to meet with the duckling's overseer so badly, why not the direct approach of walking up to him?" He sharply motions to the opposite end of the beach where that very individual is.