[What an unpleasant laugh. Temenos doesn't so much as flinch, though. Goodness, this is already the start of such a strange relationship.]

This is quite an unruly flock, so I expect a good number of troublemakers regardless of my efforts. My job won't be an easy one.

[At least he won't be bored...

Anyway, he'll humor Lobelia and repeat that question for him with the same level of charm and the addition of staring back rather pointedly.]

What indeed, dear Lobelia? What do you suppose happened in this instance?