"Well, I won't lie and say I'm not here to witness your suffering, very thoroughly, so that I can call it clearly to mind for a long time afterwards." It's important to have hobbies, afterall. "But I'm also making valid points, on a larger scale. This betrayal is a blessing in disguise; you were acclimating," as though the word tastes foul to even say.

He should probably be more wary, but following her closely is an easy habit to resume, even without caves full of monsters. "I do understand the inclination, humiliating as it's turned out for you."