"For the record, most persons of rank do not use 'milord' in address. Frankly, I find it amusing and strange that griffons even have that distinction of tongue." Handy looked up for a moment, gazing over her head before looking back down. "Because you’ve shown audacity and courage, coming straight to me to try to claw your way up in the world and somehow set foot in the royal court, I'll not breathe a word about this. But if I were you, I'd be much more careful in how I go about my business. I think you'll find most people don't particularly care for nakedly ambitious social climbers. Enjoy the party."