You don't have to ask for what's offered voluntarily. You need to understand this about me - I will wade through Hell itself to protect my friends and family. If that means beating that damn castle into submission again, well, it won't be the first time. If it means going for Vlad's head...

[He draws a sword from the recesses of his coat - it surely was not there a moment ago - and regards Adrian across its blade.]

I'm down for that, too. [He puts the sword away again, his point made.]

In the meantime, I'll do what I've been doing. Trying to mitigate his actions and protect those I care for.