Do you?

[ Merlin's voice is soft and teasing, but he will reach out, taking the arm in his. Dates are always fun, even if they are fake ones. ]

A 'date' will do just fine. We've more than our fair share of room so a nice little stroll.

[ The Mage of Flowers will walk, steps soft and gentle against the flowers crunching beneath their feet. ]

Arrogance always comes from an overinflated ego or sense of self-worth. But even then, those have their sources—people in a position of power who have such qualities believe that they have nothing to fear because of that 'strength'. For them to act like this even though we have a formidable group that has been kidnapped...they must be powerful indeed.

Haha, but I guess I'm not really all that worried. Maybe I just think I can count on some of you guys, is all.

[ ...He passes Wang Lu another smile, letting it trail off in his usual manner, and then looks out in front of their walking path. ]

...I'll let you know. I won't try to provoke them, I promise! But I should be able to glean something without dying. Though, nothing is guaranteed, I'm not a fan of getting hurt~