Just to clear something up, not that it needs to be- but he think’s he’s telling the truth about her starting it. He is unaware of her connection to them and can’t fathom she was interjecting herself due to what they were talking about. The only thing that changes- is that he is even more self centered and stupid than even he appears. XD
Also – 6th panel is Kaylin whispering to the Prime Minister. I had a few ways to show that – I went with a wispy tail and a grey text rather than solid black.
‘We recognize no other royalty’? Piglet, your nation was in negotiation with Talithar, whose psycho in charge was its king. I’ll just bet you recognized the hell out of him.
sadly, most High Up start ranking people with very little known of the worlds that they live in NEVER do know much and think every one starts something or they are always the victim to incidences they tend to create.
sader still, as you said sage, they have grown up to think this as well.
as normal, your characters are on point.
Earl Owenbeck challenged Kaylin to a battle of wits.
Too bad he was unarmed.
Oh cool is he like a verbal kung fu warrior?
I thought the whisper was portrayed well!
And oof, if the game didn’t have certain words blocked, this earl would be trying to get Sage Cancelled (I mean, he’s not Not trying)
Ah I think I get it. Kaylin is deliberately going to cause a scene with whatever scheme she’s cooking, drawing all eyes to her and the duke. The only ones who might not be watching her are those looking for an opening to make their move.