[He gives a little smirk. While Taryon hasn't been quick to trust him, he had the feel of a naive, or formerly naive, man.]

I see. That is good advice you were given then.

[He knows the insinuation Taryon is dropping, and it was a little frustrating for a couple of reasons--one being called out because he knows he can be quite untrustworthy, but the other... He sighs and looks up at the stars, reminiscing.]

It's funny. Considering the way I introduced myself to the first person I met after being freed from my master's control was to hold a dagger to their throat, I thought you and I had met in a more acceptable way.

[He glances at him from the corner of his eyes, his lips quirking up again.]

And I returned your ring to you.