and how come we are ordered around by a little boy?

[SeanCody]

Same. He's one of the few that actually grows with the story. In the beginning, he might seems annoying, but later on, he really grows as a character, which is enjoyable.

That being said, you're getting rusty on your troll threads Sean. This one lacks imagination

seems to me the only person who lacks imagination is alphinaud since he cant imagine the WoL will ever deeply dislike him