"On the contrary," Adelphel replies, turning his attentions once more toward the Miqo'te man. "The current iteration of the Heavens' Ward is both younger and less ceremonial than it has been in years past. Several of my brethren are rather colorful characters. Some others would prefer to stay in the background."

For a moment, Adelphel wonders whether he has overstepped his bounds by volunteering this information — but, no, none of this will affect the plans of either the Heavens' Ward or His Eminence. This amounts to harmless gossip, naught more.