"Conceptually, I remain threatening."
Mia lifted her wine glass. "That should go on the invitation."
"No," Lucas said at once.
Dean looked offended. "You do not know that. It could be tasteful."
"It would be memorable," Minerva allowed.
Lucas turned toward her. "Do not encourage him."
"I am not encouraging him. I am assessing public impact."
"That is how encouragement starts in royal households."
Mia's mouth curved. "He says that because Chris once called something 'public impact' and three ministers resigned by dinner."
Dean stared at her. "Why do I keep learning family history as legal warnings?"
"Because our family history is mostly legal warnings," Mia said.
Minerva, who had clearly decided that Palatine relatives were both useful and exhausting, shifted the screen to the next ceremonial option.
Arion appeared on it.
