Oh, good, he's been ignoring the rules. Which is significantly better than following them to the letter. Permission doesn't mean it's required, after all. "I hope you pay attention to the other rules, then." The ones about killing nest members, or locals, y'know. Those ones are important.

Even if Evie's killed a few nest members. But all in the name of peace, somewhat ironically.

"No, you're absolutely right." One of the many reasons she'd been against Millicent's recent rulings. And, in fact, her position on the Night Council, when she thought about it. Who makes a rule that no one else is allowed to run? Answer: tyrants.

"I'm glad the girl got home safe."