"You don't like ceremonies? But it's practically a day dedicated entirely to you." His emphasis and cheerful drawl suggested he thought the idea was the best he'd ever heard, his grin growing bemused before he decided that line of thought was too much work. And then he realised his face hurt from smiling. But never mind that.

"I'm sure they'd let you wear whatever you wanted to wear. You're a Victor now. That holds some clout with these people."