[Zarkon definitely doesn't have the slipperies, at least! And neither does Honerva, which would be more likely, as she's an Altean. That, he's sure of. Not the same symptoms at all.
Zarkon is thoughtful for a moment.]
That's no excuse. It's our responsibility here to learn as much as possible and refine our emotional control and acuity. That is the way of this world, so you can consider it your royal duty from now on. You'll report to me for training, Advisor.
[Zarkon doesn't feel they're on a first name basis, in spite of his initial lapse. That's not how Things Are Done. Zarkon's also sure this is how Alfor would want him to proceed. (Whether or not that is actually how Alfor would want him to proceed, he's sure of it!)]
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Zarkon is thoughtful for a moment.]
That's no excuse. It's our responsibility here to learn as much as possible and refine our emotional control and acuity. That is the way of this world, so you can consider it your royal duty from now on. You'll report to me for training, Advisor.
[Zarkon doesn't feel they're on a first name basis, in spite of his initial lapse. That's not how Things Are Done. Zarkon's also sure this is how Alfor would want him to proceed. (Whether or not that is actually how Alfor would want him to proceed, he's sure of it!)]