Curses, monsters, friends attacking friends. None of that sounds entirely unfamiliar, much to his displeasure. Perhaps, then, it's not necessarily a bad thing the others don't seem to be here. More of them fighting one another.

"Ah. Of course. Nothing is ever so simple is it?"

The smile on his face hasn't so much as flickered, but it's hardened. Turned more brittle.

"Fortunately, my companions and I have become somewhat accustomed to those sorts of trials. You needn't worry about my safety."