His laughter was genuine if a little snide, pitched loud enough to turn a few heads. He was very often amused, but he didn't actually laugh much, and certainly not like that.

"I suppose that makes sense, in a way. You're rather beneath his concern, but not beneath mine."

Balthazar seemed to take delight in being rude in the midst of all the pretty trappings, but his small curl of a smile invited challenge.