There's another round of gunfire outside that causes him to flinch, followed by the roar of a beast he doesn't recognize. They punctuate Kebechet's words, immediately stepping after them even if something keeps him from wanting to approach that throne much further.

There's a huff of agitated derision at the words, however, not enough amusement in it to call it an actual laugh.

"Are you seriously trying to make a comparison? We never forced order on people... We never stole people's choices away from them."