Let us remember that the Nenni represent authority here on Petreac.
"Oh, the Nenni are a trifle frivolous, I'll concede," Magnan said.
"Nenni" (no), said the child, displaying a dimple in his cheek.
Having the Potentate and the whole Nenni caste slaughtered isn't part of them.
They haven't worked around the Nenni like me; they don't know you.