Corvo gives her a small, wry smile. Because she's right, really. And he understands that contempt. He was never fond of these games, either. Jessamine never bothered overmuch with them, and he was content to keep an eye to make sure that none of their schemes threatened his empress. And now there was a new empress to worry about--but she wasn't his.

"I suppose the only thing to do for it is to remain prepared and keep an eye out for him to make his move." Corvo decides, and then politely ducks his head to Inessa. "I should listen to my own advice, though, and continue my patrol. I will speak to you later, my lady. Hopefully, in as peaceful a mood as this."