In this excerpt from Queens' Play, Lymond shares a quirky anecdote about his aunt once hatching an egg, suggesting a humorous or eccentric aspect of his family stories. He pauses thoughtfully and makes a memorable, deadpan remark that the egg was a cuckoo, implying a sense of wit and irony in his storytelling.
Throughout the scene, Lymond displays a charming and slightly playful demeanor as he prepares to leave, leaving Lord Aubigny with a sense of intrigue and amusement. The exchange highlights Lymond's clever personality and his ability to blend humor with a calm, confident presence.