[It's the most he and Carlisle have spoken to one another since their discussion about King Regis, and Ignis finds he's somewhat gratified by it.]

I think most of us prefer honesty. [He muses aloud. All of this is an ample distraction from the flickering in the corners of his vision, though he does pause just a moment too long before he speaks, his attention entirely elsewhere.]

But I can understand that feeling your opinion has no bearing on how people proceed with actions that affect you directly would be... [To echo a word--] ... vexing.