Ah, flattery. I invented it, you know.
"Ah, no I think I'll do you this favor," and Luci's smile was not the smile of a snake it was the smile of a man who had transcended mere reptiles. "What you really need is a bit of knowledge, child. I'll give you that. I'm going to tell you a few of the rules."
He put a casual arm around Genma's shoulders in spite of the fact Genma would have been hard pressed to remember him moving that close. "Don't be rude now, Genma, let me help you."