The blood and guts of my enemies? [Deadpan] No, I'm kidding. I would like a little angel up there but there's no chance you'll fit.

[He can't help but smirk a little at his egregious joke.]

Actually, since you've mentioned caroling---[You're one of the people he was about to enlist on this venture.] Dear Alice wants to go caroling and we need a few merrymakers to come join us.