[The tone surprises Luke a little, too, though after a moment it settles into a more easy and calm expression. Jade may be blunt and unpleasantly mocking at times, but the way he can get to the point so quickly in a conversation - an important one, anyway - is part of what Luke appreciates about him. He hates diplomats with a million flowery ways of saying nothing at all. Facts, truths, honesty and certainty. That's what a king needs.]

Thank you, Jade. It's... reassuring to hear that. Though it does leave me wondering just what I'm supposed to do here.