You have known Kondron essentially your whole life. As your father's financial and moral advisor, he was well-respected in the household. For as intimidating as he was cold, you never quite feared him the way the house staff and other members of the court did. He'd watched you grow from your father's side, and in a way, you found a connection in that.

"Be quick. I have much to do."

Even if he didn't quite see it himself...