[A smile in return, although there was a look in his eyes that made it clear that Piers had yet another thing that he wouldn't explain.]

Indulging you and your whims has been a trying experience, I will admit. But, the conversations in the books show me few other options.

...and none of these have a drive quite like you, nor do they have quite the same respect for my work.

I'll gladly keep indulging you, even if that means we earn the anger of more islands.