"Yes... that was an unfortunate situation," he says, not quite making clear<em>who</em>the situation was unfortunate for. "As for the other, Any arrangement between us is solely between us. I do not betray the confidence of others on a whim, deity or mortal, noble or commoner. As far as your constructs, I have heard the stories of their capabilities, though I suspect those are merely that; stories. You must forgive me if I say that I put my trust in the strength of living flesh and free will, over that of pure magic, controlled by another."