#naturally this is one situation and we can't extrapolate to 'omg dark baron is fine actually' but it is funny in the moment

[ariadne-mouse]

I know Baxford Wanian is a Dark Baron and thus per the lore a nefarious dictator and as of Episode 3 of Moonward he is here to steal the fallen moon, and also Walden's presence as his agent is setting the less hostile tone of the encounter with the party but like. he also immediately and efficiently dispensed help to find survivors per request and seems to genuinely take heed of Walden's opinion (there was a fleeting moment where I thought Walden might actually be the one in charge) and like. man this bad guy is so polite and borderline deferential. runs a professional tight ship with his crew. like sure if Walden wasn't there or the Midst crew resisted it might be carnage but like. are you bamboozling us right now? Are we being bamboozled?? Sir???