A testament that he can't take himself too seriously, all of the time. Really, walking into a future or past version of himself and making fun them is the perfect way to temper his ego, but while there is the ribbing, there is also the sense of respect and surety.

"When the castle wants its pound of flesh, it will have it. Not being able to stop it in time is a feeling I know too well. This," he nods towards the ship in the grounds, not so much indicating that but the events themselves, "was by far the worst I have witnessed - or recall witnessing - from this place. The repercussions are still far reaching."

He steps forward, beginning to make a walk around the ship. "Shall we?"