[Titles help, at least in getting a much more respectful bow from Cao Pi. He places a hand gingerly over his heart as he does.]

I understand, Lady Polgara. It is a pleasure.

[he sits with the grace of a prince in his own palace, even though they're under the awning of a tent draped in textiles and merry little peasant lamps]

You may consider me as much an expert in matters as anyone else who has likewise taken up residence in Orochi's world. I will do what I can to answer. [hedging just in case she gets too prying; some matters are not for Cao Pi to simply chatter about]