"You know me so well already," he teases, though it's true. Sad enough she's figured him out in much less time than his family ever seemed to. Or any of those witches he thought were on his side and then weren't, who had turned on him.

This though feels different. It's why he made the promise to her. He isn't planning on starting a fight. Not right now. He is having much darker thoughts, and realizing he has ideas that could change their lives. Or at least his, even if she won't stand by him.

Looking a bit calmer as the charm breaks, moving to stand up and offering her his arm. "Oh you have no idea how ready I am for this. Come on then. Let's see if the gentleman in charge is around."