"Thomas laid claim to the role of Commander of the Thistle." Gareth took one long drink, clearing roughly an eighth of the drink in one go. He felt uncontrollably furious, for he thought himself stuck under the headlock of a cocky, stuck-up knight's orders. He wasn't satisfied being ordered around by some bastard with an ego, and he intended to make it clear. "Why is he in charge? The trial is proof alone that he is no levelheaded man!" Beyond his personal convictions around whom he would prefer to serve, he showed clearcut consternation, not wanting someone so brash leading with his unguided leadership style.