> "Well, of course I knew I wasn't going to die as a result of that encounter. Just the way you presented it at the beginning, and how you sounded surprised now, that comes across as thinking differently, y'know? But if you weren't seriously expecting it either, then I suppose I can't complain."
> Look down at the pendant.
> "...I had thought the pendant was some of a thanks for running the experiment gauntlet, honestly."
> Look back up at Patchouli.
> "If those were your intentions, then I can give it back until I've made a decision, if that's what you'd prefer."
> "Also, since you described it that way, I should probably say that none of what I've done has been with the intention of convincing you to become my familiar. Just to be clear."