A curious device for the House of a warrior caste. [ he'd be interested to know the thought behind it.

the question earns a tired glance, though, his ears flattening back in thought. ] Oh.. where would we truly begin? We are apparently a highly unusual emperor, in that we question and change many things. [ a pause, and his glance is drawn back down to his thumb and the oath-ring that rests there. he turns it absently. ]

The role of women in our society, perhaps.. particularly in the nobility. We find that there is great worth in them outside of marriage and the getting of children. [ a glance back up, cautious but determined. ]