Then as the noblest among your people, it falls to you to guide them and encourage in them virtues. And from our brief conversations, I feel that you will do well in this, Marquise. You are a very wise lady.

Perhaps Tavros is saying such oddities in order that he may gain attention? I have seen my cousins do this at home. And when Father takes notice of them, they return to being their arrogant, temperamental cheerful selves. Show him kindness, and he may do the same.