He observes Cass for a long moment before responding; her position, her own body language, though when his gaze drifts back to her face he might as well see through her with those strange eyes of his.

"Pandaemonium's call can't reach here... So the noise isn't as loud, usually. But it doesn't...work that way." Not unless it's a perfect storm type of day, but she doesn't need to know that. Usually the noise only distracts and pains him during battles. But it also makes him more dangerous. "But I've fought hundreds of demons; plenty of people."

He pauses then, and adds a quick smile. "And I've played plenty of chess. I know what to look for without any noise."