"And that is why I make it a point to never be placed in a position of responsibility. It ruins everything." Granted, he'd probably have been tracked down by his own king by now, had the castle not conveniently kidnapped him far beyond Ingary's monarch's grasp.

"Oh, I'm perfectly happy to stay, myself. Granted, of course, no one's trying to kill me." Or any of the other host of unpleasant things Paradisa seemed to come up with.