is here to help explain to characters who have not been part of the political scene how court intrigue works and how you should constantly be worried about people poisoning you, seriously, hire someone to taste your food it's worth it

after they get their assignments lee chang will need help living up to his reputation so come get "drunk" with him and hit on everything that moves

he will be trying to seduce (???) Vannozza to get the keys to her hunting grounds if anyone wants shenanigans with that