Rolland had sent Gidja to the north gate because she sounded out prematurely, ignoring the chain of command. But he still holds her in high regard considering her for a lieutenant position behind him.

Atomic no offense just Jovan is that way. He's refraining from being a real pain since he just got there is tired.

Ash was trying to warn gregar of these guys being untrustworthy without actually them noticing. So he did the posturing about his mother (which, frankly, being a whore, nobody would've known about). Ash is also playing with him being a familiar face to them so the likelihood of him talking well about them is credible. But Amber's speech might seem more fishy than Ash, even. They might have recognized her too, given how much they stared at her. And then Jovan raises his hand, accuses them of bullshit and undoes ash effort to try and lull the mercs into a false sensation of security while at the same time warning gregar.

Edit: Pretty much what @Partisan said.

Jovan is too frank, apart of why his reason one of his alias's is 'Young Grandfather'. While he is intelligent people tend to think of him being too blunt or senile.

... assuming that morning will be there for Alethea. Hehe.

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That just sounds plain sinister!.... WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?!