“I'm entrusting the fiery candor of such warmth greeting to dry me into a more presentable state.” Cold amusement, equally blasé to his own current rendition as he is to her barely veiled threats. For the moment still perfectly courteous in demeanor if not for his open and almost teasing disregard for the warning. Casually roaming in the direction of his disinclined host and her latest meal. “A word of advice the sharpness of your next comment is welcome to ignore? You are unequivocally the most interesting immoral this last century produced. Truth to be told, present company excluded, you might even be the most remarkable immortal currently standing. Bearing such intriguing potential, you should consider avoiding to choose the unmistakable spot of a second in command longing for her presence. I'm going to require more independence from you than that of just an obedient follower of her beloved.” Patience. Once mastered and in service of his every whim. Now chaotic, feral and prone to blinks of agitated yearning. Still, as if evoking it from better yesterdays he manages to extend her a living echo of his polished, diplomatic approach. “It would be in her best interest if we could understand each other. I can even assure you that it could be unfathomably beneficial for her if the two of us could reach anything resembling a civilized conversation.”