Anataeus: This is _not_ the best use of my time. Captain Gelt: The patriarch has personally requested it. Anataeus: That doesn’t change anything. Captain Gelt: As heir, Frederick must make a public appearance in the battle. Otherwise, it may be a problem for the family’s honor. Anataeus: I get that part. It’s the part about his hair needing to be styled perfectly that I don’t understand. Anataeus: This is a war! Captain Gelt: Precisely, that’s why his hair gel needs to be extra strong. Anataeus: Do you even understand what I’m saying right now? Concordia: This is how the Houses work, Anataeus. The way things look is very important. Concordia: Maybe even more important than the way things are. Anataeus: I’m starting to learn that, yes. ----------- Anataeus: This ought keep Frederick’s hair solidly in place, even if he wanders into a cyclone. Captain Gelt: Excellent, I’ll have this sent to his personal staff immediately. Anataeus: Here’s hoping his well-styled hair helps him in the battle. Captain Gelt: He won’t enter the fight, that would be madness! Captain Gelt: He just needs to be out in the street for a little while so people see him. Anataeus: Will he make a little speech or something? Concordia: Probably best if he doesn’t. Captain Gelt: He will hold up his sword. That should be enough to inspire the soldiers. Anataeus: I’ll take your word for it.