Trust me, he's killed me before. [A pause.] I'm surprised he didn't this time.

[He really doesn't want to linger on that, though. It brings the mood down, when they could just be kicking the shit out of each other.

His hand idly slides up, holding Squalo's hand for a brief moment before he actually lets go.]

I mean, I probably failed by talking. [He wavers, studying Squalo's face, and his tone changes to be a little more serious.] I can still torture you, if that's what you're after.