[Kel considers this quietly for a few moments. Generally, she had stopped guessing at Wyldon's motivations on things since she had become a squire, and of course the last time she'd seen him she had been certain she was going to be executed for treason, but....]

I do not think it is that.... Exactly. It would be easier for him, yes, but only because I force him to consider things he isn't used to. My friend Neal told me once that you can hit people in the face with a haddock and they'll call it a mouse if that's what they want to see. [Wry grin] Neal is the one with a dramatic flare.

Anyway, my lord Wyldon would rather the haddock didn't exist so he wouldn't have to call it something else. [Kel makes a face]
...If that makes sense.