"Any other outcome would have been disappointing."

He says nothing, merely watching with a stoic expression.

Silently watching. Twila invited him out her to see her preform well. So naturally he is judging both sides on their performances.

"How disappointing." Standing up from his seat, to walk off.

"The Celestial Spirits are more meddlesome than I expected."

"The world is so dull... Where's the spark? The fire? Or does everyone lack initiative?"

"Aki is doing quite well. Of course, he doesn't have a choice in the matter."

Hah.

"Now that she's out of the way...."

"Humph."

He has been tuned in to Champion of Fiore. And he wants Emeraude to lose so, so badly. It would amuse him greatly.

"Losing to such a meager power? Hah."

"The state of Fiore... hah."

"I wonder how you will fare..."