First time in twenty years back in court dress, and I laughed. The laugh didn't last.

• YekaterinaMost who've seen the Marshal laugh didn't see out the year.
  Marshal Arkady VolkovWhich is why I laugh often these days, Your Highness.
• DashaMarshal, you're scariest when you're laughing
  Marshal Arkady VolkovWell learned, child. You'll live long at court.