Estinien gives him a flat look that Maxima is probably used to having by now, though not from such intimidating people. The look of 'I know you think I'm a barbarian, but could you get your three-eyed head out of your pureblood ass long enough to at least hold a conversation with me.' Maxima's received a warm enough welcome from the Eorzeans just based on how valuable he is, but they are all deeply aware of how Garleans perceive them.

"Information on the act between two men," Estinien says in low tones, each word digging in like a dagger. "So no, the reproductive aspect will not be relevant here. We do know how babies are made, even in Ishgard."