They can claim all they want about you but I, along with others, know you're striving for change.

[He picks up on her melancholy tone easily. Augustine can tell she feels somewhat bothered right now. He can always see past her cheery disposition easily.]

Don't poke him too hard. Despite my dislike for Dante, I rather he stays in power.

[A playful grin forms upon his lips.]

He keeps the public in line.