So? It does not matter, and I do not particularly care even it did.

[At least he's honest about it. At the mention of the ball, he makes a sour face.]

There is a celebration regarding our recent victory, thrown by the nobility, who of course have no idea of the true cost of war. I am going but only so that I can sabotage the damned thing. Clothes are provided, obviously, but I am going to fetch my father, so I shall see you later.