"I know courts are boring. That's why I was glad to get away from them." Istredd almost ended up in one for Yennefer, but luckily they were both able to follow their separate ambitions. He has some regrets, but not about that. Lucifer is right though. Very stiff and proper, beautiful when graceful, but not interesting.

I swear if this eventually leads to you trying to become King here, I am going to have to object. Not that he thinks their current monarchy is in any way good, but he thinks that would be a disaster in the making.

Istredd is not expecting Lucifer pressing in or whispering in his ear and he feels a little warm, swallowing. His head turns slightly back so they are essentially looking at each other far too close. "I'd ask you to show me but I feel like that would be dangerous." He thinks they're already playing with fire at this point.