It's not that. I mean I'm glad, that you both can see me as... not just the Emperor. But like it or not, if people know I'm Emperor, I represent the Imperium. It's who I am.

[Gregor looks away again, his shoulders curling in slightly, though he doesn't succumb to the temptation to bury his face in his hands.]

It changes things for me. Even if nobody else behaves differently. Grateful as I am that I believe people here would treat me well regardless, it's still just... different.