What you have always shown me was a flamboyant male who never once corrected me on how I addressed him.

[ William's eyes narrow, his mouth drawing into a thin line. It's a look that challenges Grelle's final question. ]

Yet, now that I'm correcting myself and showing you the respect I've lacked to give you since we met, you are going to act this way? Honestly, if I thought you were weak, I would have said as much. You know that better than anyone.