Rincewind shakes his head violently. "That's Assassin's Guild stuff. I can't use that; they'd kill me!" He wonders exactly how one can tell with any certainty if one is having a heart attack.
Rincewind gives a pathetic whimper.
"You mean you're not?!" He's amazed at the news. "I'd hate to see what you'd do if you were angry. Really, really hate!" he adds hastily, just in case Xellos gets any ideas. "I've always just run away," he admits. "I'm a coward." Said with a hint of pride. "Couldn't you just find a cave for me to live in?" he asks hopefully.