Not necessarily. A title is as good as an invitation in so many cases. Why bother kicking down a door when someone will eagerly run to hold it open for you? But the man's stance is not an uncommon one- it radiates disrespect, slovenliness, and screams bad posture. But sitting how he wishes to is the man's prerogative, Magnus certainly won't require him to do anything different.

"Male peacocks tend to fight to the death, Mr Zarek. I would certainly not wish to disturb the party in such a manner." He replies, faintly amused. "Especially when the prize is so far unknown."

After all, until the power structure in the place is revealed to him, there may be very little point in extending any further effort. He is more than content to sit back, to watch, and to find these things out without rushing all over the City. The more waves one makes, the more likely one is to be spotted by the sharks.

"Are you a native of this city, Mr Zarek?"