"Mmm. During Autumn, the Kindly Ones and those under them have to be more honest and can't scheme at all. Which makes things safer for the rest of us. Every season is safer for us in some way as long as we-" he gestures to himself. "-honor their traditions properly. Except Summer...which is the least safe."

Esme considers the questions, cocking his head as Macaque speaks. "I think that if you're honest, and ready to try to resay what you mean if he takes things wrong, and if he knows to do the same with you he will. Maybe even ask what hurt him and why so you understand what might do it again."