The fact that we have to define expectations is why I'm here. Because no, I don't think you're going to try to kill me.

[ He's a little heavy-handed on that "try", allowing it to hang on his tongue for an extra half-second as a message. He doesn't have his powers here but neither does Ardyn, and he would never make that task easy for him. But it is telling that he anticipates something else, and it doesn't take a genius to work out what that might be. ]

I don't want anyone else getting hurt either. It's not necessary. [ Red fireworks color the scene a bit too aptly; he can't really appreciate the imagery right now. ]