[Ayato's remark is only met with laughter, amused at how the other views the hierarchy of the Fatui and the Tsaritsa's will. He won't explain how it all works in detail- it's not any of Ayato's business and honestly he doesn't really care for how it all works himself anyways- but still, they all have an archon they follow and bend their knee to, even him.]

Come now, it's not as if you can cross Her Excellency, the Raiden Shogun, can you? Even I know perfectly well that making yourself an enemy of Eternity will earn you the opportunity to face off against lightning itself, as it would be considered treason otherwise. It's no different for us, as the Tsaritsa's will is as solid as the permafrost. My responsibility is simply to see it done.

[It's clear how much respect he has for the Tsaritsa, unafraid to show it.]

Besides. There's nothing wrong with lying low and waiting for the opportune moment to take advantage of a situation. I'm sure you understand what I mean.

[He doubts Ayato has never, ever done that before.]