"Indeed it does," it showed he did read the laws, at least. Then his strangely worded question was met with an arched eyebrow, "Have you ever encountered a situation where it hurt to demonstrate respect to those who have earned it?"
"As for acknowledgement, that is what we have been working through." A grin crosses the Lord's face, "I do like to be thorough, especially when it comes to signs you would commit a faux pas. Ignoring it would only be setting you up for failure and embarrassing the Kings of Sacramento. Even worse, embarrassing me."
"Your prior statement leads me to believe you have not committed the act of Amaranth," the statement was said with the inflection of a question- or at least a desire for a confirmation.