And you expected everyone to exercise their own caution, in turn?

( He doesn't say it as an accusation - why didn't you warn anyone? - it is simply what it is: a question. )

I'm used to being at the top of the food chain, so I could get away with being pretty rude. ( He takes up an apple and takes a big bite. ) But I guess I'm in a lot of trouble here. Anyone could kill me . . . not just you. Or I could get in real trouble for taking these things from the castle.

( He seems pretty c'est la vie about it, though. )

But, even worse, I guess that means I can't ask you to play cards with me now.