[ A few more tallies in Fizzarolli's favor: for a hellbeast, he seems very... sincere? Yes, that's the word. There's a temptation here, internally, to wax poetic about the definition of saints and sinners, and what it means to be good in spite of everything, but Regis tables that philosophical sidenote for now. Maybe when he gets a bit of time to himself later, with ink and parchment.

Right now, he pulls up a chair. Sits, and listens. Still calm as anything, but with the barest lowering of his brows to indicate sympathy. The expression is involuntary, but honest. ]

Thank you for the warning, however unnecessary it may be.

[ One day, he'll tell Geralt that honesty is a virtue that only the bravest possess; perhaps he'll think of Fizzarolli when he says so. ]

It requires courage to bare yourself as you've done, even to your own detriment. I'm certain it will be no trouble at all to be in the company of someone with such integrity.

[ A soft laugh, followed by a low, thoughtful hum. ]

There's another reason why I think this arrangement won't be a hassle at all. I believe it's something I should tell you in advance, since you've been so forthright with me.