[Now that he has enough information to proceed- Laurent considers the matter quite seriously, for someone whose court had nothing to say on same-sex attraction. ]

...Ignis’ status is one of the highest on Enso. Almost everyone adores him. If someone tried to attack him for a dubious choice of bedmates, they would be the ones suffering for it.

Perhaps this is the best time for your... ‘pride’.

[A thoughtful pause.]

You’re very fond of him, aren’t you.