He grins. "Very good! I see my words have had their intended effect. And, of course, you can see why we must come into conflict, again and again, mm? Oh, don't worry, I'm patient." He cackles madly at this, nearly a half minute of laughing, before he stops to catch his breath. "I can wait for you to resolve your current... issue, first. Though, once she's dead, again, all bets are off. Though, as I swore, I'll ensure no harm comes to your companions. The least I can do for an old friend."