[ That's true. He's a friend too. Varian's only friend. It's fortunate that he doesn't know how he'd assisted the royal family, otherwise it'd just be one more betrayal. As it is, he is Varian's only ally. ]

You're right. He's a thief too, and surprisingly good at avoiding tripwires. And setting them off. He's better at that.

[ But he laughs a little when he says that, and there's a touch of affection to it. ]

But he's my friend first.