I find such... exhilarating. And I rarely had the chance to both exercise subtlety and deception and be appreciated for my efforts. I should not have been so quick to jump to open conflict.

[He accepts the cloth and yanks the dagger out of the wall.]

I did not even consider that, nor of using my illusions to trick you. All I thought was to get away and keep you from pursuing, and to not let you steal what was mine.

[He sighs and almost leans into Solar's flank before pulling away.]

I would not mind if one of them were to arrive. I doubt any would. They would be glad to see me, and to assist in saving worlds, and I am sure the other residents of the train would appreciate their help and company.