"Quaint." He almost-laughs, with only a hint of bitterness. "I suppose it must be. But I'm sure I'll learn fast enough the ways of this place. I'm sure I'd better, if I'm to remain in the city." It does occur to him to worry he may have immediately become too compliant, but now he's taken his temper in hand it's very clear to him that raging and snarling is likely to get him locked down and do him no good at all. Still. "All these little changes. And big ones. I'll be sure to devote my time to mastering them."
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