[It wouldn't quite be right to say that Thancred had given him the benefit of the doubt (after all, he had asked what he did for a reason), but this...

He holds back a sigh, but his tone betrays it, full of exasperation.]

Technically speaking, yes, I suppose that is quite the accomplishment, world-destroying implications aside, but I can't say I expected you to be quite so forthcoming about it, all things considered. [Nevermind. He sighs anyway. It's been a long, long time since then, at least for Thancred, but he knows for sure that this isn't Gaius. And so, in that case...] Nero, was it? I would say that I'm flattered you remember me, but I'd really rather you didn't.

[It feels like he's been reminded of nothing but his worst moments since arriving here. He already knew this, of course, but fate can truly be cruel.]