“Presiding over this place is beyond me. I have no experience of ruling over a court and no desire to learn, either. I need someone to cover for me and act on my behalf when I’m in Cahlish. In general, really. I need that to be you.” Taladaius was already shaking his head. “The optics—” “I don’t give a fuck about optics. You were Malcolm’s second in command. He trusted you with the position, so the court can hardly criticize me for doing the same.”
