#kiskis ...

“i do not mean to overstep, my lord  ---  and if it seems that i am, by all means, dismiss my suggestion,  and sincerely forgive me  ---  but i do believe it would be in your best interest to appoint replacements for the late dukes of dementia and mania.”  with a heavy,  and exasperated sigh,  haskill makes and entirely unabashed glace towards the doorway to what was once thaden’s court.  he sucks his teeth piteously.  “respectfully,  my lord --- need remind you that the subjects of your courts require individual leadership?  they tend to ... act out when they are not unified by their representative.  there has yet to be incident,  of course,  but perhaps it would be wise to get ahead of this while all is quiet.”