I don't know how to even answer that questions, since I'm not even sure what your definition is of appalling. Why don't you tell me how you think I should be, and we can start from there.

[Peony takes a seat on the Plane floor, legs crossed and relaxed and casual, not at all unlike how Jade's Peony would seat himself in the same situation, open and ready to listen to whatever Jade wants to tell him]