Aiya, how hard can it be! I've corralled dozens of the worst beings imaginable, I know how to work a room.

( #fakeittilyoumakeit. Still, the smile on his face is a little more troubled, the slightest pinch to his brows and the taut nature of his mouth. There are spinning plates, he's used to that, but is this one too many? )

Rest assured, Master Lan, I don't intend to bring anyone else into my business. I'll face it alone.