[ It's kind of weird. She usually never sees Claude this worked up over something. And sure, some people might say this doesn't really seem worked up just yet-- but if she's going by what she usually sees from Claude? This is definitely worked up. It's so obvious this isn't something he wanted to tell anyone, even though it seems like such a minuscule and unimportant detail about him to Ange. ]

Yeah, because of course I was planning on coming along with you to your world when all of this is over, just so I can make sure to tell everyone you're a you-know-what.

[ It's a little dry, and she is kind of teasing him with how unimportant this seems to her, but.. it's not like Ange is entirely unfeeling. It shows in the little things. The way she is actually not repeating the word when he seems so worked up about its very mention, and the way she doesn't press the light teasing any further.

If anything, Ange seems to grow a touch more serious as she asks: ]

Why is it such a problem? I mean-- You already act like a politician half of the time. [ And Claude is kind of medieval-y, right?

Back in the time when politicians and royalty were still practically the same thing, rather than the latter being reduced to something more symbolic. It makes the entire thing even more confusing to Ange. ]

Are you undercover or something?

[ Sorry, Claude.

But Ange is just the right combination of naturally nosy and interested enough in Claude and his wellbeing enough that she can't help but ask these things. At least it might help him complete his sentencing.. ]

If you really don't want to answer, just say that. I'm just saying that so you don't feel like I'm trying to force you to talk while you're stuck being honest.