[Friendly he can't say as he'd mind, but truthfully he's not expecting much of anything along those lines. Not being dismissed just yet works just fine for him for the moment, because at least that means he'll get a chance to say part of what he wants to say.

Anything after that...well, he'll just have to wait and see what happens. For now, he opts to tuck his thumbs behind his belt, deciding to stand rather than ask to sit. It seems easier, all things considered.]

Aye, well, mostly I wanted to thank you for that. That terror demon would've gotten me for sure if you'd not stepped in just then. It's...not the same sort of magic as there is around here, is it?