It was a wonder that now, when he was more unstable than Julien, people worried less for their personal safety around him. Had he ever threatened them real physical harm as King? Was being thought mad really the better choice to being in power?

It wasn't disgust but something much like it curled in his stomach, and rather than let it stew inside him he directed it toward the most handy person available.

"It's a shame, really. So much dedication he's had to unstable Face Cards. One can only hope he doesn't lose interest in the Queen, as well."