[ he can't explain how selfish it would feel. he doesn't even know if he's going to live. corypheus is focusing so much of his efforts on killing mahanon, after all, and they still have no idea what effect the anchor will eventually have on him.

maybe one day. ]

I'm alright, I promise. [ his smile returns by degrees, warm and a little amused. ] Bull is quite attractive, though, isn't he? And such a flirt! I actually wouldn't be surprised if he has a partner here. [ or several, potentially. ]