Just to clear something up, not that it needs to be- but he think’s he’s telling the truth about her starting it. He is unaware of her connection to them and can’t fathom she was interjecting herself due to what they were talking about. The only thing that changes- is that he is even more self centered and stupid than even he appears. XD
Also – 6th panel is Kaylin whispering to the Prime Minister. I had a few ways to show that – I went with a wispy tail and a grey text rather than solid black.