[Tch. This is just... annoying. So annoying, in ways he's certainly not about to put word to.]

I heard you loud and clear - repeatedly, under the honesty charm - during the party.

[He can't deny the fact that the old bastard cares anymore, as much as he'd love to.]

Just get to the point and let me make my choice. You can trot out the explanations after I know what the hell it is I'm even supposed to be doing.

[Nevermind that he's also annoyed he's even entertaining helping to begin with. Ugh!!

Still, once Solomon mentions the actual task, he settles back fully in his perch, crossing his arms.]

...Yeah, I know of him. [And where he is right this moment, though he's not about to mention that while in Western lands.] Sounds simple enough.