[They've met before, though, so this is going to blow up in Oz's face, either way.]

Oh, I will do my very best. As you've seen before, I would prefer to flee to live another day than fight a losing battle, and I would advise you to keep the same in mind.

[His tone is equally teasing-but-seriously about this. Don't get cute with him, Oz. This is supposed to go the opposite way, for a start!]