He noticed her eyes widening, and he reached out to touch her shoulder gently. He hadn't meant to surprise her - well, technically, he knew the chance of that was rather high, but he hadn't meant for her to be surprised.
"The drums are quieter, and he's saner. Thinks his actions through more. Plans better. That's what I meant by less predictable." A smile twitched the corner of his mouth up. "A bit more like Koschei, this time."