[Ouch! That one stings. Ives' face drops at being called a lackey, of all atrocious things. Is that the impression that's being given off? That needs to be fixed soon as could be.]

Their enemy would be more accurate in every regard. [still, they're working together currently, so that has be shelved.]

This whole arrangement is out of necessity. The world is at stake and I do not have time to squabble with them over personal history. Majesty Ydris is reliable, resourceful, and wicked. Such an important task should not fall on them alone.