[ Again, there's that anger, and it sparks a deep displeasure in return. It's not the sensation of pain, since she now knows that, but it wouldn't be much of a leap to guess that's what her anger does to him while their minds are connected like this. Maybe it's a petty response to that. Maybe it's his increased aggression because of Discord. But even if his reply comes smooth in tone, it's cold and arrogant. ]

Why, because it would be a poor idea, of course.

[ A scoff follows, and the emotion evens out with it. ]

Lady Yima saw fit to give me far more of my natural ability here than the Regent did.