[Dist remains quiet as Iago speaks. He briefly opens his mouth to speak about the fact that Iago went to see the Lady—Yulia help him, he's going to give that woman a piece of his mind after this—but holds his tongue until the other finishes.

And boy is that a doozy of a finish. Dist...can't help but smirk, pleased with the outcome.]

Good! What better way to metaphorically spit in her face than to refuse the incentive she targeted you with? Besides, you have no need to risk a trial. You will have plenty of new toys to entertain King Garon with in addition to your exceptional magic once this is over, won't you?

[This is a dire situation, but he's hoping to help Iago see it more as an annoying setback than anything.]