"Good evening sir, ma'am," Dillon says to the other Kindred as they gather around. His enunciation is such that more emphasis is placed on the word evening rather than sir or ma'am.
Simply put, it showed the proper deference to His Majesty without revealing to any prying ears Asa 's status among them.
Between statements, he answers Catherine, playfully speaking for he and Martha. "I think we're fairing well this year. Hopefully the next will continue along the pattern."
After a perfectly timed beat, immediately following Martha's performance, Dillon leans in toward the center of the collective group, adding in a mock-conspiratorial tone, "And may the the majority of our surprises be pleasant ones."