It's not contempt,

[He said neutrally, brows lifting in the expression of someone who didn't see what the problem was here. ]

I like Palamedes. Viktor seems fine as well. I've also been giving glow sticks to the kids-- as you see.

[He gestured towards young Shouto Todoroki, who had taken a small handful to split between himself and his friend in a wheelchair. Young love was always a stage to behold... ]

I merely don't wish to be disingenuous any longer. There's no reason to play by the unwritten rules of society if no one here cares.