[ he looks relieved that the locals have opted to fuck off, because while he doesn't doubt that val had things under control it would be advantageous to gang up on and ( attempt to ) beat the shit out of an overlord. more of those little shits were beginning to show up, and it wouldn't be out of the question for a turning of the rides. ]

Good, now that's what I want to hear. [ his smile broadens as he fixes his fluffy neck collar right before he stands to full height and re-adjusts his wings. ] Oh? And what's this new venture?

[ he snaps his fingers to form a spark at the tip of his cigarette, a little heart rising out of the smoke the following instant. ]