"I think your thinking of the wrong Emperor, For mine doesn't sit in his throne, he assists his people through life." he said through gritted teeth
His arch enemies were well informed, however he didn't trust the tea offer, it could have poison, or maybe even a potion to turn him into a squirrel.
"I respectfully decline your offer for tea, for I must attend to some duties m'lord has assigned me while I was here, excuse me" He said, hurrying past the confused Griffon, trying best to not backhand him in face.
The cobblestone hallway felt all too familiar to his feet.
Maybe lots of Palace raids in the name of the Empire?
Whatever it may be, he looked to find comfort for his pistol, reaching back he instead found a pack of strawberry gum.
Not very useful if the wizards got violent, but it contained an explosion of flavor, he decided to pop a piece in his mouth and continued walking.