Regulus blinks at the title as well, before deciding that Zidane is still, based on what Mikoto's told him, a squib.

"Certainly not, ma'am," says Steiner, who seems to plan on accompanying them all the way to the palace. Vivi takes the opportunity to get caught up with his friend, while the Magelets trail along after and listen in.

Oddly, while the city guards were male, it seems the palace guards are all female.