"Yeah, right, of course." Nero replies in a dismissive tone. He figures that if Estinien really was willing to work with Ambrose and Thorne to save the world, he would figuratively (or maybe literally) suck the High Mage's dick so that he could leave the dungeons.

"Don't worry. I've been playing nice with everyone." That may or may not be his saving grace. He is willing to do whatever is asked of him and offer no arguments should anyone of Thorne request him to carry out any act. It doesn't really matter how tedious the task might be, either, since he just doesn't care enough to not do it.

"I've already promised to help two people escape." Nero lowers his voice as he "confesses" his plan to his tall cousin. "Do you want to join in that promise with us?"