"It IS the old way," Selester agreed. "Most Houses keep a headsman to do the work, now." He nodded. "So how are you liking the Red Keep now?"
As they got to the stables, he signaled for the horse and pony, sliding a few coins into the palm of any concerned stablehand. Probably word would reach William soon enough, but by then, well. Feigning innocence would work as far as he could drag it, and he hardly was intending to harm the little girl.