You wound me, Princess. I am nothing if not an upstanding citizen of this realm. [The very picture of innocence, he is.]
[Raises both brows.] Because nothing sets the mood quite like dissenting opinions in politics. [Adds with a dismissive wave of his hand.] No. As I've said before many times, I haven't the slightest interest in muddling through these matters. If you're curious about your mother's plans, you should ask her yourself. You'll no doubt have better luck than most.