As of late, some RP may have seemed to blur the lines between the Nobility and Freelanders in regards to social interaction and respect. I will at this point stress that these are exceptions to the rule, not the rule itself! If you see a Noble and a Freelander acting like old friends, it's probably because that Freelander and that Noble have been through a few scrapes that transcend social barriers. If the chips are down, though, that respect might not be worth much. Basically, if you're a Noble, Freelanders know you're a Noble.