[ He shrugs widely, trying to act casual, despite still having a dripping ladle in one hand. ]

I've lost track of how many times I've heard something like that. But I'll acknowledge that you're at least one of the more pesky insects that's shared that sentiment. [ She did seem to be a powerful threat, after all. He can't actually afford to just ignore her like he might normally do. ] So you could say that the feeling is mutual, save for that I lack your barbarian impulses.