This venerable one is the most powerful being in the Three Realms. There isn't much that can be denied this venerable one.
[Which was to say, yes, he was used to getting what he wanted.]
Those that teach this venerable one are allowed that freedom.
[Whether he would admit it aloud (he wouldn't), claiming Asterion as his teacher for the time being gave him a reason (an excuse) to be less strict about what conduct he found acceptable - for himself and others. With his emotions (feeling them at all) being affected by something or somethings at the party, he couldn't be sure all of his decisions were entirely sound. Room for potential errors in judgement had to provided somehow.]
And you? Are you used to getting what you want? As a magistrate in a position of some power within your city, you must be allowed a great many things.
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[Which was to say, yes, he was used to getting what he wanted.]
Those that teach this venerable one are allowed that freedom.
[Whether he would admit it aloud (he wouldn't), claiming Asterion as his teacher for the time being gave him a reason (an excuse) to be less strict about what conduct he found acceptable - for himself and others. With his emotions (feeling them at all) being affected by something or somethings at the party, he couldn't be sure all of his decisions were entirely sound. Room for potential errors in judgement had to provided somehow.]
And you? Are you used to getting what you want? As a magistrate in a position of some power within your city, you must be allowed a great many things.