In your not-so defense, I remember very well you deciding to take Deerington food offerings upon yourself as a way to test their effects. You were persistent in flirting with me back then. [He had been far more prickly with her back then too, aloof and standoffish, but now he took her little flirts with far more grace. He could freely admit that she was his friend, and he would defend her well being in many areas if given the opportunity.] Of course it was Chloe. You have way too much history with too many people in this place. Chloe is all about terrible relationship decisions, casual or otherwise.

[At least she still used the power that she had here, less than it could have been. He expected this place would have turned more of her power against her if given the opportunity.] You mean, raw power to slay gods and stay alive? You clearly haven't had the same opportunities here.

[He snorted and shook his head, but he gave her that point.] Optimism is not my strong suit, no.