[X] You'll send someone to escort those political prisoners back to the Deep, you would rather Buttercup stay your "fun" persona most of the time. Not that you're opposed to mixing business with pleasure when there is a legitimate reason to do so, right now is not the time.
-[X] Have a "Bard-off" with Tom of Sevenstreams to see once and for all who can obtain the most laughs. His floppy fishes to your rotten apples. And of course a duet of Fisherman's Daughter, to ensure there are no hard feelings after all is said and done.