"I'll admit, I could have handled it better...I wouldn't say antagonistic as much as just so utterly frustated with the inaction and complacency of the others that I made some rash decisions." Such as threatining their families.
"Oh, gods, Binns. When I left school, and happened across some history research myself, I was shocked to find it not nearly as boring as I had believed for seven long years."
He crosses his arms, obviously considering what Severus is saying, and filing it for later perusal. "Putting aside one's feelings for the greater good...well put."
A small smirk plays at Lucius' lips. "Of course. I believe their plan for me includes babbling beverages and 'accidents' befalling people in my way. Any diplomatic solution is unlikely to cross Rus' mind, isn't it?"
This is so what Lucius is best at! He's convincing Rus he'll do it his way, all confunding and enforcing, and he's attempting to take the completely diplomatic route with Sev! In reality, will it probably be a mixture of both? Duh.