Cute. We'll save the water for a little while. [he is merciful. maybe soon he'll no longer be a literal flight risk and make sitting up to drink that water possible.

and because they're both nightmares:] I wonder how your necromancy would respond to you like this. [a pause.] Likely best not to find out. [but it would be interesting.

get hair petting instead, and a chuckle.] Don't insult my coffee, it's the only joy I have in life aside from you. [an annoyed trill.] And Rio. What about pain, are you in any?