"Nah. That isn't to say they don't need funds or people to do work for them, but that's what kissing up to nobles is for. After the party we had for them a month ago, we'd better have gotten something good out of it." Korrin smirks, heading Lena off before she can ask. "Yes, I went. Not for their sake, but I wasn't going to pass up the chance to see Araceli in a kickass dress and scandalize them all with her help."

At least compared to what Lena might have done if she'd been strong-armed into going somehow, Korrin was absolutely angelic that night. No threats or looming, even when provoked.