Before you say R/hysand is a good leader and the smartest High Lord in the history of the Prythian, let’s check his behavior on the High Lords meeting:
why. the hell. he. mocks. the high lord. on the meeting. that he. arranged. by. himself.
Beron and his sons (including Eris) had arrived, Beron hasn’t paid any attention,
His sons (excluding Eris) had sneered everyone,
Beron didn’t give a shit about it, but Eris *the smartest son* Vanserra took responsibility, because I already gave an answer why,
(and because he probably knows something that Rhysand doesn’t, I can’t find another explanation why he realizes they’re on the meeting and in need for everyone to be loyal, and Rhysand DOESN’T)
So. What we have is simple as math could be but never will: Beron is calm, his sons are calm, because Eris is smart and calmes them down.
So what Rhysand does next?
I get that it supposed to be funny and I would’ve laughed if it weren’t this situation, but... Is this really the smart way to behave on a meeting that you arranged?
When you need Beron to be loyal? And took your side?
When it’s not one of the most pleasant person to be around and, most of all, what the narrator herself admits, the most oldest of you - and the most awful?
Okay, let’s see what Beron does next,
And guess what... HE DOES NOTHING!!! He doesn’t give a shit!!! What we see is a grown up serious man - something rare in these series.
Rhys must’ve been so disappointed...
I mean, no one asks you to behave nice, but the least you can do - is to NOT ruin the meeting when it’s not even started yet... wtf seriously
In my opinion, it would’ve been so much funnier and smarter, if Rhysand would’ve knocked on the bond and said to F/eyre, You have no idea how many strength I need to hold myself from mocking him.
And she’d have been like, It must be very hard. I’m so proud of you.
And here they are - smart and funny. Jeez. So easy.
And yes, Beron & Sons are yellow because they’re from the Autumn Court and, you know, most of them are redheads.
And Rhysand is purple you everyone well enough know why.