Time is irrelevant. You will always be mine, you know.

[ He sweeps his hand in a shrug, like this is the most normal conversation ever.

Truthfully, he would be very bored very quickly if Astaron did not sass at him all the time, so he’s hardly bothered. In fact, he chuckles at the accusation. ]

No harm in being overly prepared for a variety of situations, says I. Perhaps I wish to ask something of you. Perhaps this is a test. Play me a game and we will find out!