He absolutely would be insulted! No little cherry taps for the king, now!

"Glad we understand each other," he noted with a small growl of exertion as he whipped that wing outward and granted some distance for the more aggressive of his attackers.

He lolled his tongue with a chuckle as Alastor lunged, hopped sidelong, and ran his cane along the keener edge of the blade for a shower of sparks.

"Gotta say- this might be too intense for our guests, dearest... but far be it from me to indulge you in your urges!"