"Ah, Lord Lowma," Maleficent says, her cloak sweeping as she makes her way over to her fellow nobility. "How diligent of you to make it this day."

Because of course, it is not only the lesser classes who must prove their loyalty to the Empire. The nobility must also demonstrate their devotion - if not more so.

Including the sons of Lords. Her yellow-eyed gaze turns to Thomas.

"And you've brought young Thomas with you! Why, we would all dearly appreciate hearing your thoughts."