[that reaction amuses him greatly. Ah, things to laugh about after all]

Many of them follow your lead, actually. They're not all idiots. But yes, I'm sure it's mostly concern for my well-being...mostly.

[this is no time to throw shade on his father's cousins and his younger brothers behind their backs. Maybe another time, after a few drinks.]

In any case, it hardly matters here. Titles mean nothing, though I do have a hard time breaking myself of the habit of using them.