[Oh, he was definitely going to like her. He did enjoy his insults, but it wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable if he had no one to tolerate them. And with Helen gone, he'd be needing someone to keep him in check. Left on his own for too long, there was no telling what kind of scheme he'd come up with.
His answer to her question was a careful shrug, but his expression said it was all that and more.]