[ Somewhere beneath it all — Doctor who — there is a truth, a secret he holds close. That he isn't pressed to explain further is something he appreciates; not that he would be anything but flippant and coy if pressed, though. ]

Well, I do love a challenge. That's a promise now! [ He actually means this seriously. Tea and cake at some indeterminate time in the future. ] There's something to be said for the company, too, of course.

[ He likes to think, for instance, that his company is stellar. By the same token, he's equally enjoying Altaïr's company. ]

Have you been in this world long?