I kick Labyrinth under the table when he doesnt answer quickly enough.
The jerk still hesitates another long moment before intensifying his glare and speaking, We trusted you once before and it didnt end well. How will this time be different? His voice is clipped and the generals back stiffens subtly.
Kings council decided Labyrinth shouldnt roll over for the Federation and he should fight back enough to keep their suspicions down. I give him credit for not killing Smyth on the spot. The man is pure evil.