"Half-assed." He almost smiles, before he tips his head back, thinking. At first a few bullshit excuses come to mind. But then again he did see 'Cynthia' hanging around with Ilde before. And Ilde is --well, when he first met her, she boldly sauntered up to him at a bar and poked him about being non-human before declaring herself to be a fairy.

He closes his eyes in what looks like more contemplation, until a moment later when he makes a very distinct low, growling noise. If anyone nearby hears, they can apparently suck it up. "That's why."