[ It really, really isn't, Alphinaud thinks, remaining as he is. At least knowing the shard is safe brings a sliver of comfort. ]

Loathe as I am to say it, I am not wholly surprised by this retaliation against Estinien. But to be so brazen in the manner he's done so, right for all to see, no less...

[ A scowl forms in his expression. ]

I can only surmise that man is one to use any underhanded tactic available to him.